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

Overview

Actinidia deliciosa 'Tsechelidis' (f/F) is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Actinidia, part of the Actinidiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Actinidia deliciosa 'Tsechelidis' (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 'Tsechelidis' is a deciduous climbing plant belonging to the Actinidia genus, known for robust climbers with simple ovate leaves. This cultivar produces edible kiwi fruit and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered 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, 'Tsechelidis' is suitable for use as a climber on walls or in wall-side borders. Propagation is typically done by softwood cuttings in late spring, with interest in both spring and summer seasons.

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 'Tsechelidis' (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 'Tsechelidis' (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