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Description

Hardy Kiwi Pollinator is the essential companion for Anna Hardy Kiwi and other female hardy kiwi vines — without a male pollinator plant nearby, female kiwi vines bloom but produce no fruit. And while the Pollinator doesn’t bear kiwi fruit itself, it’s a genuinely beautiful landscape vine in its own right: vigorous, cold-hardy to -25°F, with dainty fragrant white blossoms covering glossy foliage in late May and the climbing habit to fill fences, walls, and trellises with attractive presence through the season. Pest and disease resistant, heat-tolerant, and easy to grow.

  • Hardy Kiwi Pollinator does not set fruit.
  • 1 Hardy Kiwi Pollinator pollinates up to 8 Anna Hardy Kiwi (or other female) vines.
The Essential Companion — Without It, No Kiwi Fruit

Kiwi is dioecious — male and female flowers grow on separate plants, and female plants cannot set fruit without a male nearby. One Hardy Kiwi Pollinator planted within 100 feet is all it takes to unlock the full harvest potential of your female kiwi planting.

Fragrant Late-May Blooms — A Beautiful Landscape Vine

The vigorous climbing habit covers fences, walls, and sturdy trellises with attractive glossy foliage, and in late May the vine is covered in dainty, fragrant white blossoms that are genuinely beautiful and highly attractive to early pollinators. Even without kiwi fruit, the plant earns its place.

Cold-Hardy to -25°F — Pest and Disease Resistant

Built from the same tough genetics that make Anna Hardy Kiwi so reliable in northern gardens — pest and disease resistant, heat-tolerant, and easy to maintain once established.

Why Growers Choose Hardy Kiwi Pollinator
  • Essential for fruit production — female kiwi vines won’t fruit without it
  • One plant pollinates up to 8 female vines — highly efficient companion planting
  • Fragrant white late-May blooms — beautiful in the landscape in its own right
  • Vigorous climber — covers fences, walls, and trellises with glossy foliage
  • Cold-hardy to -25°F — pest and disease resistant, heat-tolerant

Survival Guaranteed!

Since 1816, Stark Bro’s has promised to provide customers with the very best fruit trees and plants. It’s just that simple. If your trees or plants do not survive, please let us know within one year of delivery. We will send you a free one-time replacement, with a nominal shipping fee of $9.99. If the item in question is not available, we can issue you a refund. Read more about our warranty policy.

Characteristics

Characteristic NameValue
Bloom Color White
Chill Hours 400
Hardiness Zone Range 4 - 9
Pollination Pollinator Required
Ripens/Harvest September
Characteristic NameValue
Shade/Sun Full Sun
Soil Composition Loamy
Soil Moisture Well Drained
Soil pH Level 5.5 - 7.0
Years to Bear 2 - 5

Size & Spacing

Mature Size

When your plant matures, it will be approximately 8 - 12' tall x 8 - 12' wide.

Recommended Spacing

We recommend spacing these plants 8 - 10' apart to ensure room for growth.

Zone Compatibility

This Variety's Zone Range 4 - 9
My Hardiness Zone ?
The USDA hardiness zones offer a guide to varieties that will grow well in certain climates. Each zone corresponds to the minimum winter temperatures experienced in a given area. Make sure that your hardiness zone lies within the zone compatibility range of this variety before ordering.

Pollination

This variety requires another one for adequate pollination.

Cross-pollination by a different variety is key to its growing and bearing success. Plant one of these varieties within 100' for best pollination.

Tools & Supplies

Having the proper tools and supplies when growing your own can make the difference between a good harvest and a great harvest! Here's a list that our experts recommend for this variety.

Planting & Care

Learn all about how to grow kiwi berry vines in The Growing Guide. An entire section of our website dedicated to your growing success.

Shipping Information

Arrives when it's time to plant

Your success is our priority. We work hard to make sure that your order arrives at the ideal time for planting in your location based on your local climate conditions.

Questions & Answers

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