Description
Clark is a male hardy kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta) selected to produce strong pollen. It does not produce fruit, but it is essential if you want female kiwiberry vines to set a heavy crop.
What you’re buying
- Type: Hardy kiwiberry (Actinidia arguta), male pollinator
- Fruit production: None (male vines do not fruit)
- Main purpose: pollinates female Actinidia arguta kiwiberry varieties
- Pollination capacity: one male can usually pollinate about 6–8 female vines (sometimes more in small plantings if vines are close)
Hardiness + size
- USDA zones: about 4–8
- Vine vigor: very vigorous, needs a strong trellis or pergola
- Typical vine length: commonly 15–20+ ft on support (can get longer as it matures)
Bloom timing
- Flowers: white, fragrant blooms with heavy pollen production
- Bloom window: late spring to early summer (varies by region)
Why it matters
- Female kiwiberry vines typically ripen late summer into early fall (often around September depending on variety and climate)
- Mature female vines can be very productive, commonly 40–100 lb per vine in good conditions, so having a strong pollinator makes a noticeable difference
Growing preferences
- Sun: full sun for best growth (light afternoon shade can help in hotter areas)
- Soil: well-drained soil with consistent moisture, avoid soggy spots
- Spacing: often 10–20 ft between plants depending on training system and available support
Compatibility
- Clark is intended to pollinate female Actinidia arguta kiwiberry vines that flower in the same general window
