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This gardener understood the scale of mature Kiwi plants and built a fantastic arbor and front yard entrance with both. Kiwi fruit vines are very large plants that need very strong support and should be planted with a lot of space, away from other smaller plants. Kiwi plants can also be used for excellent summer shade in very hot climates. Here is some great Kiwi plant info from Dave Wilson Nursery Hayward Female Kiwi Actinidia chinensis (aka A. deliciosa). Popular exotic fruit-fuzzy brown skin, bright green flesh, strawberry-like flavor. Tender to frost. Hot or cool climates. 600 hours. Pollenized by All-purpose Male. All-Purpose Male Kiwi Actinidia chinensis (aka A. deliciosa). Pollenizer for Hayward female. Does not bear fruit. Very vigorous vine. One male can pollenize up to eight Hayward females. 800 hours. Issai Hardy Kiwi (Actinidia arguta 'Issai') Fuzzless fruit - no need to peel. Smaller than the fuzzy kiwi, often sweeter. Very high in vitamin "C". Much more winter hardy than Hayward. New growth is tender to frost, but plant recovers quickly. 300 hrs. Self-fruitful. Vincent Female Kiwi Actinidia chinensis (aka A. deliciosa). Low chilling requirement, adapted to Southern Calif. Tasty, well-regarded fuzzy-skinned fruit. Pollenized by Tomuri Male. Tomuri Male Kiwi Actinidia chinensis (aka A. deliciosa). Pollenizer for Vincent female. Does not bear fruit. One male can pollenize up to eight Vincent females.