Issai Hardy Kiwi Growing Zone_3 We found it at the

We found it at the USDA Germplasm repository in Corvallis

they taste much sweeter after some frost

the new growth dies back each winter but tremendous summer growth more than compensates - regularly cut back side suckers to concentrate energy into a single trunk

This new cultivar is unique in its ability to produce prolific crops of large

Issai Hardy Kiwi Growing Zone_3 We found it at theActinidia arguta 'Issai' Have a small yard? Issai is for you! Growing to only 8' long, the female Issai is less vigorous and somewhat self fruitful, though it's much more productive with a male arguta pollinizer. It can be maintained in a pot, which can help keep its feet dry. Although it can be somewhat challenging to establish, it's a valuable addition to a small scale garden! These vigorous, beautiful vines produce clusters of oblong kiwi fruits