Kiwi – Issai

Description

A self-fertile hardy kiwi that produces smooth, grape-sized fruit with sweet, tropical flavor—no peeling required. Vigorous and fast-growing, it quickly covers trellises and arbors while providing both shade and edible harvests.

Full Sun to Part Shade
Height: 10–15 ft vine
Spread: 3–6 ft
Zone: 4–8

🌿 Zone 4 Tips — Hardy in Northern Michigan, but needs:

  • A protected site (avoid harsh winter wind)
  • Strong support structure for climbing
  • Consistent moisture for best fruiting

Plant Highlights

  • Self-fertile (produces fruit without a second plant)
  • Sweet, smooth-skinned fruit—eat whole
  • Fast-growing vine for arbors, fences & trellises
  • Produces edible fruit after a few years
  • Attractive foliage provides seasonal interest
  • Fruiting improves with maturity—expect best production after a few years.