Female kiwi vine producing sweet, smooth-skinned fruit in late summer; ornamental foliage.

Family: Actinidiaceae

Genus: Actinidia

Scientific Designation: Actinidia kolomikta 'September Sun'

Soil Type: Moist, fertile loam

Edible Fruit Bearing or Ornamental?: Edible Fruit Bearing

Preferred Soil pH:5.5 to 7.0

Light Requirements: Full sun

Watering Requirements: Moderate

Hardiness Zone: 3 to 8

Height: 3 to 4 m (vine)

Spread: 2 to 3 m

Soil Drainage Requirements: Well-drained

Fertilizer Recommendation: Compost-rich mulch or balanced fertilizer in spring

Manitoba Specific Climate Notes: Winter hardy in Manitoba; best yields with a male pollinator nearby.