Botanical profile

Actinidia arguta 'Meader'

Latin name
Actinidia arguta 'Meader'
Common name
Self-fertile hardy kiwi 'Meader'
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Actinidiaceae

Actinidia arguta 'Meader', or 'Meader' self-fertile hardy kiwi, is a vigorous, fruit-bearing climbing plant, prized for its ability to produce fruit without a male plant, making it an excellent choice for gardens with limited space. Its dense green foliage quickly covers fences, pergolas, or vertical structures, offering shade, privacy, and natural beauty. In spring, it produces discreet creamy white flowers, followed by smooth, sweet, and fragrant fruits that are easy to harvest and consume without peeling. Very hardy and well-adapted to the Quebec climate, this variety stands out for its abundant fruit production and ease of maintenance, ideal for edible or ornamental gardens seeking to combine utility and aesthetics.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Regular, especially during fruiting
Fertilization
Spring, fertilizer rich in potassium
Soil type
Rich, fresh, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Creamy white
Fruiting
Sweet green fruits with smooth skin, no visible seeds
Foliage color
Medium green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Vigorous climber
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Kiwi
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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