- Botanical name: Actinidia tetramera var. maloides
- Common name: Rosy crab-apple kiwi
- Family: Actinidiaceae
- Plant Type: Climber, Deciduous
Pink
Green
Variegation
- Key features:
- Colourful new growth
- Dramatic foliage
- Flowers
Formerly named Actinidia pilosula, Actinidia tetramera var. maloides is a vigorous, deciduous climber with striking ovate leaves with pink veining and distinctive large pink-white tips, which can extend to cover most of the leaf. These are complemented by tiny dark pink bell-shaped flowers, which appear singly or in small clusters, from late-spring to early-summer. On female plants where a male is present, these are followed by small edible fruits.
Grow Actinidia tetramera var. maloides in a warm, sheltered spot, in full sun to partial shade, such as against a south- or west-facing wall (full sun makes for the most dramatic foliage). Feed generously throughout the growing season and prune back in late winter. Not fully hardy, it may need protection in winter.
How to grow Actinidia tetramera
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Plant size
8m height
8m spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Back
- Sun exposure: Dappled shade, full sun, partial shade
- Hardiness: Half hardy
- Soil type: Acidic / chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do not Plant in July |
A
Do not Plant in August |
S
Do not Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does not flower in March |
A
Plant does not flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
| Fruits | ||||||||||||
| Fruits |
J
Plant does not fruit in January |
F
Plant does not fruit in February |
M
Plant does not fruit in March |
A
Plant does not fruit in April |
M
Plant does not fruit in May |
J
Plant does not fruit in June |
J
Plant does not fruit in July |
A
Plant does fruit in August |
S
Plant does not fruit in September |
O
Plant does not fruit in October |
N
Plant does not fruit in November |
D
Plant does not fruit in December |
Actinidia tetramera and wildlife
Actinidia tetramera has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Actinidia tetramera poisonous?
Actinidia tetramera has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
