Actinidia arguta

China to Korea.

Climbing. Generally grows 0.6 - 1.5 m per year.

The deciduous leaves of the Tara vine are dark green, ovate, alternate, serrated. They are about 8 - 12 cm in size. Tara vine turns bright yellow in autumn.

Actinidia arguta forms cupped, white flowers arranged in umbels from June.

The small, brown berries have a sweet and sour, exotic flavour. The green flesh of these oval berries is soft. Ripening time from August.

Actinidia arguta is a heartroot and, depending on the soil, forms densely branched roots.

Preferred location in a sunny position.

The Tara vine has good frost hardiness.

Actinidia arguta prefers nutrient-rich, sufficiently moist soil.

Fresh consumption, consumption

The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

- Fruit trees planted in spring must be watered generously throughout the summer. Well-rooted plants only require additional water in extremely dry conditions.
- Frozen shoots should be cut back to the healthy wood as soon as there is no longer any danger of frost.

Container plants can be planted all year round, except when the soil is frozen and in summer heat (over 30°C).