Overview
Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR is a plant with a climbing, vigorous habit in the genus Actinidia, part of the Actinidiaceae family, with deciduous, heart-shaped, variegated in some species foliage. Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include climbers, edible fruit and ornamental foliage.
About
Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR is a vigorous climbing Actinidia cultivar notable for its strong climbing habit and potential for edible fruit. It bears deciduous, heart-shaped leaves and produces flowers in the UK from May to July. Best sited in full sun on a sheltered south- or west-facing position, it prefers moist but well-drained loam or sandy soils across a wide pH range. Rated H4 for hardiness, it suits average UK gardens when given shelter from exposure.
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 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR is a vigorous climbing cultivar of Actinidia intended for trained support where its upward growth can be managed. It has deciduous, heart-shaped foliage and flowers in the UK from May to July; where flowers set, the vine will also produce edible fruit that can be used as part of an ornamental fruiting scheme. Give it a sunny, sheltered site on a south- or west-facing wall or fence. It favours loam or sandy soils that remain moist but drain freely and tolerates a wide soil pH from acid to alkaline. Avoid waterlogged positions; consistent moisture through the growing season helps flowering and fruit development. Exposure protection is important because the plant performs best out of strong prevailing winds. Hardiness is H4, so it is suitable for average UK gardens but will benefit from the warmth of a sheltered aspect. Use it where a vigorous climber is wanted — trained up a pergola, over a trellis or along a conservatory wall — to combine ornamental foliage and summer flowers with the potential for edible fruit. Expect the flowering window of May to July to be the primary period for pollination and subsequent fruit set.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Actinidia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Climbing, Vigorous
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Heart-shaped, Variegated in some species
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Edible fruit, Ornamental foliage
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Susceptible to honey fungus, Phytophthora root rot
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR?
Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR need?
Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR hardy in the UK?
Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Actinidia 'Moshan Xiong 2'PBR?
Softwood cuttings, Layering, Grafting.
