Kiwi/Actinidia

[jean]

I've had one growing for 3 years and its only really begining to take off and is now approx 10' any ideas as to how I tell if its male or female as I really should get it a companion if I want fruit ?

[Chuckles]

Some info on RHS site that might help, they name some females and males. Helpful only if you know what yours is called I guess

www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0607/kiwifruit.asp

[jean]

Thanks for the link Chuckles I have been told that I will be able to tell from the flowers - only problem is, it hasn't flowered yet

[Yakram]

My Kiwi started flowering and fruiting in the garden, by the west facing fence after it had been in about 5 years. It is a self fertile variety and bears plum sized fruit in clusters. We cut them in half and use a teaspoon to eat them ;D
I grow it over an arch. This year, with not being able to garden it has taken advantage and gone beserk (all the rain!). If you stand still near it for too long it tries to wrap itself round your neck <onlyjokingsmiley>
From memory, the flowers are cream coloured with yellow stamens and have 4/5 petals, and scented; the bees love them.
I am not sure if it is "Jenny" as it was planted quite some years ago.
I hope this helps.