Kiwi Flower

Did you know

• The kiwi fruit was originally called Chinese gooseberry and was renamed for marketing in New Zealand in 1959.
• Kiwi plants are dioecious, meaning separate male and female plants are needed for fruit production.
• The genus name Actinidia means 'ray' in Greek, referring to the radiating styles of the female flower.
• One male plant can pollinate up to eight female plants within a 35-foot radius.
• Kiwifruit contains more vitamin C per ounce than oranges and an enzyme called actinidin that tenderizes meat.

Color meanings

Uses

• fruit production
• ornamental vine
• pergola cover