Pilosula Kiwi (Actinidia pilosula)

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

Actinidia pilosula is a deciduous Climber growing to 7 m (23ft). It is frost tender. It is in flower from May to June, and the seeds ripen from October to 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. The plant is not self-fertile.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw or cooked. The globose fruit is hairless when fully ripe and about 23mm in diameter. It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; The globose fruit is hairless when fully ripe and about 23mm in diameter.; It contains a number of small seeds, but these are easily eaten with the fruit.

Habitat & North American Range

Mountain forests at elevations of 2100 - 3300 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)