Clark Kiwiberry
Back in Stock Fall 2026
This variety is currently out of stock. We'll be restocking for the Fall 2026 shipping season.
Browse currently available varieties →Clark Kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta) is a hardy, fast-growing vine that produces smooth-skinned, grape-sized fruit with a flavor similar to traditional kiwi but sweeter and easier to eat. The fruit is packed with vitamin C and can be eaten fresh off the vine, added to fruit salads, or frozen for later use. Clark is a male pollinator variety that pairs with female kiwiberry cultivars to produce heavy crops.
Plant Details
Quick Facts
- Botanical
- Actinidia arguta
- Type
- Hardy kiwi (female)
- Fruit Color
- Smooth green skin, green flesh
- Fruit Taste
- Sweet-tart, tropical kiwi flavor (eaten whole)
- Thorns
- Thornless (vine)
Growing Conditions
- USDA Zones
- 4-8
- Sun Needs
- Full sun to part shade
- Soil pH
- 5.0-6.5
- Spacing
- 10-15 ft
- Mature Height
- 20+ ft (vine)
Pollination & Care
- Self-Fertile
- No (dioecious)
- Pollination
- Female plant — REQUIRES a male A. arguta within ~50 ft. One male serves up to 6–8 females.
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Data Confidence
- Low
Harvest
- Season
- September - October
Growing Zones: 4–8
Hardy down to zone 4 (-30 to -20°F)
Match the shaded zones above to find your growing region. Source: USDA 2023 Plant Hardiness Zone Map.
How we ship
Most orders go out via UPS with a 2-3 day transit time to most of the continental U.S. Plants are shipped dormant in late winter / early spring, packed wet to protect the root systems, and bundled by variety so they're ready to plant on arrival.
Hawaii & Alaska orders
For HI and AK addresses we ship via USPS. The other major carriers either don't service these areas for live plants or charge prohibitive rates that would more than double the cost of your order. USPS gives us a reliable, affordable path to get plants to you in good condition.
Want UPS or FedEx anyway?
If you're in HI or AK and want to use UPS or FedEx and cover the upgraded shipping cost, reach out to us immediately after placing your order with your order number. We'll send you the available options and a quote, and you can pick what works for you.
Region overview
Continental U.S.
UPS Ground, 2-3 day transit. Free shipping on orders $100+.
Hawaii & Alaska
USPS Priority Mail. Reach out post-order if you want a UPS/FedEx upgrade quote.
Arrive-alive guarantee
Every order is backed by our 30-day arrive-alive guarantee. If a plant doesn't make it through transit, we'll replace it. Just send us a photo within 30 days of delivery.
Questions?
Call or text us at (720) 630-3715, or email support@fruitbushes.com. We answer within one business day.
