Overview
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Actinidia, part of the Actinidiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and acid and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens.
About
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' is a deciduous, climbing fruiting vine producing edible fruit. It flowers from May to July and suits training on a wall or pergola. Plant in full sun on a south- or west-facing sheltered site with moist but well-drained soil. It tolerates clay, loam or sand in acid to neutral conditions and is rated H6 (very hardy).
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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In the garden
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' is a climbing member of the Actinidiaceae cultivated as a fruiting vine. As a deciduous climber it produces its flowers in May to July; when flowers set they develop into edible fruit. Its growth habit makes it suitable for vertical support such as a wall, trellis or strong pergola. Give this cultivar a sunny, sheltered position — a south- or west-facing wall is ideal — where it can get the best exposure for flowering and fruit set. It accepts a wide range of soils including clay, loam and sand, provided the soil remains moist but well drained and is in the acid to neutral pH range. Shelter from strong, cold winds will protect blossom and young fruit in marginal sites. Hardiness H6 translates to very hardy in most parts of the UK, so it works well in urban locations and compact plots. Use it in city and courtyard gardens where a trained fruiting climber will make efficient use of vertical space; flowers appear from May to July and should be left to set if you want to harvest the crop.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Actinidia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub, Fruit Edible
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F)
- Propagation
- Propagate by 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 chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F)?
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) need?
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It prefers acid and neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) hardy in the UK?
Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F) has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Actinidia chinensis 'Ac 497 076' (f/F)?
Propagate by softwood cuttings in late spring.