What Does a Kiwi Plant Look Like?

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Overview

Originally from Southeast Asia, the kiwi has gained popularity in the last 25 years. In the United States, commercial farmers grow kiwi plants in the South and along the West Coast. The sweet fruit is commonly available in grocery stores.

Size

Kiwi plants have fast-growing, woody vines that can grow up to 24 feet long, 15 feet wide and 12 feet high.

Leaves

The leaves are between 4 and 5 inches across. They are green, rounded and have fuzzy undersides.

Flowers

The flowers are yellowish-white and about 1 inch in diameter. They appear on new shoots where the leaves meet the main vine stem.

Fun Fact

The surface of the skin of a kiwi fruit is covered with tiny hairs reminiscent of a kiwi bird; hence, the name.

Fruit Features

The fruit is egg-shaped and brownish green. The flesh is emerald green and shiny with many tiny dark brown seeds in the center. The taste is similar to a strawberry.

References

All About Citrus & Subtropical Fruits; Ortho Books; 1985
California Rare Fruit Growers

Keywords: kiwi fruit, chinese gooseberry, kiwi vine

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