Actinidia consists of robust, primarily deciduous climbing plants that twine as they grow. The leaves are typically simple and ovate, with some species exhibiting variegation. Female or hermaphrodite plants produce small cup-shaped flowers, which may yield edible fruits.

Actinidia hypoleuca

Actinidia kolomikta is a robust deciduous vine known for its twisting stems. The leaves are ovate, with mature specimens exhibiting silver tips that turn pink over time. This species produces white flowers, with male and female blooms occurring on different plants. It is primarily cultivated for its ornamental foliage.

Actinidia kolomikta

Actinidia kolomikta 'Adam' is a climbing, deciduous vine that can reach heights of approximately 4 meters. The leaves of mature specimens may show variegation, especially when exposed to full sunlight, featuring a creamy-white lower half that turns pink as summer progresses. This male variety is commonly cultivated to pollinate female kiwifruit plants, yielding white flowers with a light fragrance in early summer.

Actinidia kolomikta 'Adam' (m)

Actinidia kolomikta 'Doctor Szymanowski' (s-p/F)

Actinidia kolomikta 'Pasha' (m)

Actinidia kolomikta 'Red Beauty' (F)

Actinidia kolomikta 'Sentyabraskaya' (f/F)

Actinidia kolomikta 'September Sun' (f/F)

Actinidia kolomikta 'Sientiabrskeja'

Actinidia kolomikta 'Tomoko' (f/F)

Actinidia kolomikta 'Vitakola'PBR

Actinidia kolomikta 'Yazuaki' (m)

Actinidia kolomikta is a robust, deciduous vine that can attain heights of up to 6 meters. The foliage starts as a purplish-green and can develop variegation in mature specimens, provided they are not overly shaded; the lower portions of the leaves may show a creamy-white coloration before transitioning to pink later in the growing season. In early summer, clusters of one to three white, mildly fragrant male flowers appear.

Actinidia kolomikta (m)

Actinidia lanceolata

Actinidia latifolia

Actinidia macrosperma

Actinidia melanandra

Actinidia petelotii

Actinidia pilosula is a deciduous climbing vine characterized by its elongated, oval-shaped green foliage, which may exhibit variegation in shades of pink and cream, complemented by white-tipped margins and occasional pink hues on red stems. The plant produces small, fragrant pink flowers in a cup-like formation. When pollinated, female specimens yield edible yellow-green fruits that can be harvested by the onset of autumn frosts.

Actinidia pilosula (Finet & Gagnep.) Stapf ex Hand.-Mazz.

Actinidia polygama

Actinidia polygama 'Vera's Pride' (f/F)

Actinidia polygama from Japan

Actinidia polygama from Korea

Actinidia rubricaulis

Actinidia rufa

Actinidia strigosa

Actinidia tetramera

Actinidia tetramera var. maloides is a deciduous vine characterized by its dark green leaves, each featuring a distinct white blotch that may appear at the tip or cover half the leaf. In spring, this species produces pink flowers, which can be found either solitary or in small clusters. It is important to note that individual plants are either male or female, so to ensure fruit production, both sexes must be cultivated together.

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