Chang Bal 5 Kiwi produces fragrant greenish white flowers followed by fruits with smooth skin with a taste similar to but often sweeter than the kiwis found in grocery stores of Actinidia deliciosa. ‘Chang Bai’ was discovered in China near the border with North Korea. Its fruit is very sweet and resembles an apple in shape. Requires ‘Hardy Male’ or ‘Issai’ as a pollinator.
Details
Botanical Name
Actinidia arguta 'Chang Bal 5'
Common Name
Chang Bal Kiwi
Hardiness Zone
- 3
Appearance
Max Height
15 feet
Max Spread
8 feet
Plant Form
- Vine
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Greenish White
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Summer to Early Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Average
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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