Actinidia arguta
Kiwi berries
Kiwi berries are hardy down to -25°C and are therefore suitable for growing in home gardens and on balconies.
Kiwiberries, also called mini kiwis, have gender-specific flowers. To harvest fruit, you need a male and a female kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta).
How to identify a kiwi berry (Actinidia arguta)
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Male flower
Show matching female plantsThe male flowers are characterized by their black stamens, which produce pollen. They are usually slightly smaller than the female flowers.
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Female flower
Show male pollinator varietyFemale kiwiberry flowers have an ovary with pistils that spread apart and facilitate pollination. The rudimentary stamens contain no pollen.
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leaf and stem
The leaves and stems of kiwi berries are only minimally hairy. Unlike large kiwis, the leaves are more elongated.
Actinidia deliciosa
kiwi
Kiwis that we know from the supermarket are only winter-hardy down to -12°C and are therefore only suitable for cultivation in particularly mild regions.
The tropical kiwi, also known as the golden kiwi, has gender-specific flowers. To harvest fruit, you need a male and a female kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa).
How to recognize a kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa)
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Male flower
Show matching female plantsThe male flowers are characterized by their yellow stamens, which produce pollen for the fertilization of the female flowers.
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Female flower
Show male pollinator varietyFemale kiwi flowers have an ovary with pistils that spread apart and facilitate pollination. The rudimentary stamens contain no pollen.
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leaf and stem
The leaves and stems of kiwis are hairy and soft to the touch. Unlike kiwiberries, the leaves are more rounded.
