Original : A vine up to 15-20 m long. It loses its leaves during the year. Leaves are elongated or heart-shaped and 5-13 cm long. They are light green and have toothed edges. They are attached to the stem by red petioles. The leaves turn rich golden colour in autumn. The fruit are green and 2-3 cm long. The skin is green. It has few hairs. Male and female plants are borne on separate plants. Both are needed for fruit production. Flowers are about 1 cm across. Fruit are dull green and lime-green flesh. They are edible{{{0(+x).
Original : Fruit are produced on second year wood and on fruit spurs on older wood. Plants produce fruit after 4 years on grafted vines. They are best ripened on the vine but have shorter shelf life{{{0(+x).
Original : The plants need a trellis to climb over. Plants benefit from being well mulched but mulch should not touch the vine. Winter pruning is important. Cuttings can be used. Soft wood cuttings are used{{{0(+x).
Original : A temperate plant. It needs 150 frost free days. During the dormant period is can withstand heavy frosts. All selections need a chilling requirement to flower and fruit. They prefer a sunny position. It needs protection from strong winds. They need a well drained somewhat acid (pH 5-6.5) soil. The plants will not tolerate salty soils. They need plenty of water during the growing season. It occurs naturally climbing up trees in woodland at elevations of 100 - 2000 metres in China and Japan. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. In Sichuan and Yunnan{{{0(+x).
Original : The fruit contains up to 5 times the vitamin C content of blackcurrants. There are 62 Actinidia species. The Actinidiaceae are a mainly tropical family{{{0(+x).