Actinidia deliciosa 'Skelton A16' (f/F) (kiwi fruit 'Skelton A16') — Climbing

Overview

Actinidia deliciosa 'Skelton A16' (f/F) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Actinidia, part of the Actinidiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Actinidia deliciosa 'Skelton A16' (f/F) 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 deliciosa 'Skelton A16' is a cultivar of the robust, deciduous climbing plants in the genus Actinidia, known commonly as kiwi fruit. This climber produces edible fruit and thrives in full sun on a sheltered, south-facing aspect. It prefers fertile, moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, and benefits from roots being shaded. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is suitable for growing against walls or in wall side borders, offering interest in spring and summer. Propagation is typically by softwood cuttings taken in late spring.

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 deliciosa 'Skelton A16' (f/F) 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 deliciosa 'Skelton A16' (f/F)

Propagation: Softwood cuttings in late spring
Pest resistance: Generally pest-free
Disease resistance: May be susceptible to honey fungus and phytophthora root rot