ACTINIDIA chinensis 'Herma' cov

Kiwi fruit 'Herma'

ACTINIDIA chinensis 'Herma' cov

Kiwi fruit 'Herma'

Good, rapid production of large fruit, self-fertile.
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  • Maintenance advice : At the end of winter, remove the secondary branches that have flowered and restore the plant's harmonious structure. In summer, reduce the growth of new shoots by trimming down to 2 leaves above the flower cluster.
  • Botanical/Horticultural origin : Horticultural origin; breeder Dominique Peix (F)
  • Use group : Climbers
  • Height at 10 years : 4 m
  • Width at 10 years : 4 m
  • Growth : Fast
  • Fragrance : Yes
  • Exposure : Sun - Half shade
  • Evergreen/Deciduous : Deciduous
  • Shape : climbing
  • Colour of leaves : Green
  • Colour of flowers : Cream white
  • Soil type : Garden soil
  • Uses : Fruit tree
  • Publisher : SAPHO
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A self-fertilising kiwifruit that produces a good quantity of large fruit, comparable to the famous 'Hayward' variety, from a young age. The flesh is green and sweet and the spring flowers are white and fragrant. It will do well in a light position, against a warm wall, trellis, pergola, fence, etc.