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edibleFamily: ActinidiaceaeGenus: ActinidiaSpecies: chinensis
Cultivar
Tomuri Male Kiwi
Actinidia chinensis 'Tomuri'
Cultivar: Tomuri
The Tomuri kiwi vine is an essential male pollinator cultivar, prized for its vigorous growth and abundant, showy white flowers. While it does not bear fruit, it is specifically selected for its ability to bloom in sync with female kiwi varieties, significantly increasing garden yields. This woody deciduous vine requires sturdy support like a trellis or pergola to accommodate its rapid, climbing growth habit.
Tomuri is a vigorous, male kiwi vine essential for pollinating female Actinidia chinensis cultivars to ensure fruit production. It does not produce fruit itself but provides the necessary pollen for a successful harvest.
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Plant Profile
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Sun
Full sun for best bloom production, though partial shade is tolerated in very hot climates.
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Water
Consistent moisture is required; keep soil evenly damp but well-drained, especially during the active growing season.
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Mature size
15-20 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
7-9
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Growth habit
Vigorous, woody climbing vine
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Plant type
Vine
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Must be planted in close proximity to a female kiwi vine of the same species to facilitate cross-pollination. One male vine can typically pollinate up to 8-10 female vines.
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Climate note
Sensitive to late spring frosts, which can damage emerging flower buds; prefers moderate climates.
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Flower / fruit
Produces ornamental white flowers in late spring; strictly a pollinator and does not produce fruit.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun for best bloom production, though partial shade is tolerated in very hot climates.
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Growth rate
Fast
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins; avoid over-fertilizing with nitrogen to prevent excessive weak vegetative growth.
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Pruning
Prune annually in late winter while dormant to manage growth and improve air circulation; prune excess lateral growth in summer to maintain structure.
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Care notes
Must be planted in close proximity to a female kiwi vine of the same species to facilitate cross-pollination. One male vine can typically pollinate up to 8-10 female vines.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
15-20 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Vigorous, woody climbing vine
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Spacing
10-15 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces ornamental white flowers in late spring; strictly a pollinator and does not produce fruit.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-9
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Temperature
Sensitive to late spring frosts, which can damage emerging flower buds; prefers moderate climates.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent moisture is required; keep soil evenly damp but well-drained, especially during the active growing season.
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Soil
Rich, well-draining, slightly acidic soil high in organic matter.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
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Container Growing
Suitable for very large containers with heavy-duty trellising, though best performance is achieved in the ground.
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Family
Actinidiaceae
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Foliage Look
Large, heart-shaped, dull green, fuzzy texture.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broadly ovate to heart-shaped, often with fine reddish or brownish hairs on the undersides and petioles.
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Fruit Flower Look
Clusters of creamy white, cup-shaped flowers with prominent yellow-centered stamens.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Only depict white flowers; never depict fruit on this cultivar.
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Growth Habit Rules
Must demonstrate climbing characteristics; do not depict as a self-supporting shrub or tree.
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Mature Plant Look
A lush, dense canopy of heart-shaped green leaves covering a trellis or fence.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody vine with large, heart-shaped, matte green, pubescent leaves and distinct white, multi-petaled flowers.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the vine structure reflects a climber, using tendrils or twining stems to wrap around support structures.
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Plant Faqs
Do I need a male kiwi vine? Yes, you need a male vine to pollinate your female kiwi vines for fruit production. Does Tomuri produce fruit? No, Tomuri is a male pollinator and does not bear fruit. How many female vines can one Tomuri pollinate? One Tomuri can usually pollinate 8 to 10 female vines planted nearby.
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Root Look
Fibrous, healthy, well-developed white to light tan roots filling a nursery container.
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Soil Look
Moist, dark, rich potting media.
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Starter Stage
Small, vining starter plant with soft, fuzzy green foliage and rapidly elongating stems.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are rounded to cordate with fine hairs; stems are woody but thin and pliable in the plug stage.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Tomuri Male Kiwi. This is Tomuri Male Kiwi, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Tomuri Male Kiwi become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future fruit orchard you want to create. The defining feature of this vine is its cluster of creamy white, cup-shaped flowers that provide essential pollination for fruit harvest. When you receive your starter, repot it into a four-inch pot to establish, then move it to a final in-ground location or trellis. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
The Tomuri kiwi vine is an essential male pollinator cultivar, prized for its vigorous growth and showy white flowers. This woody deciduous vine is necessary for ensuring a successful fruit harvest on female kiwi plants in your home orchard.
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Youtube Video Title
Tomuri Male Kiwi Vine: The Essential Pollinator for Your Garden
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