Lanceolata Kiwi (Actinidia lanceolata)

Family: Actinidiaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Actinidia lanceolata is a deciduous Climber growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen in November. The species is dioecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but only one sex is to be found on any one plant so both male and female plants must be grown if seed is required). and is pollinated by Bees, insects.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The ovoid fruit is very small, about 10mm x 7mm, and hairless when fully ripe. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The ovoid fruit is very small, about 10mm x 7mm, and hairless when fully ripe.; It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain slopes or along river banks, 200 - 600 metres in S. Chekiang, S. Kiangsi, Fukien and N. Kwangtung. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)