Kiwi (branches) – Actinidia deliciosa

Common Name: Kiwi (branches)

Botanical Name: Actinidia deliciosa, ak-tin-ID-ee-a dee-lis-i-O-sa

Decorative Life: Weeks to months.

Availability: Fall, Winter

• Member of Actinidiaceae (actinidia) family.
• Native of China and Taiwan.

• Used as twining, dormant branches covered with hairs cut to any length.
• Similar in use as grape vines.
• Dicotyledon, leaves not parallel veined.

Can be held at 32-34F for extended periods.

• The scientific name is from the Greek word “aktinos” (a ray) referring to the many styles of the flower which radiate out from the center.
• Better known for its fruit (kiwi) which is also called Chinese Gooseberry or Yang-Tao.
• The specific epithet name “deliciosa” is in reference to how the fruit tastes, delicious!