Overview
Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Actinidia, part of the Actinidiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climber and wall shrubs, edible fruit and wall side borders.
About
Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' is a deciduous climbing plant belonging to the Actinidia genus, known for robust climbers with simple ovate leaves. This cultivar thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect with moist but well-drained loam soil of neutral pH. It produces small cup-shaped flowers in spring, which may develop into edible fruits during summer. Suitable for use as a climber on walls or in wall side borders, 'Cornell' prefers fertile soil with roots shaded and can be propagated by softwood cuttings in late spring. It is hardy to UK zone H5.
About the genus
Actinidia is a genus of woody and, with a few exceptions, dioecious plants native to temperate eastern Asia, occurring throughout most of China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan, and extending north to southern areas of Russian Far East and south into Indochina. The genus includes shrubs growing to 6 metres tall, and vigorous, strong-growing vines, growing up to 30 m (100 ft) in tree canopies. They mostly tolerate temperatures down to around −15 °C (5 °F), and some are much hardier.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Actinidia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climber and wall shrubs, Edible fruit, Wall side borders
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m)
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m)?
Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) need?
Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) hardy in the UK?
Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m) has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Actinidia arguta 'Cornell' (m)?
Softwood cuttings in late spring.
