silver vine
Actinidia polygama
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size12 to 20 feet tall8 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- White/cream
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
- Toxicity
- Toxic to pets
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Silver vine (Actinidia polygama) is a fruit for borders, low maintenance spots, and food gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist soil of most types. Its leaves develop bold silver coloration. The fragrant white flowers attract bees. It can spread 94 to 122 inches wide, so give it room.
Pairs well with Joan J raspberry, Honeoye strawberry, and Jacob Cline spotted beebalm.