ACTINIDIA DELICIOSA ´MINKIGOLF´

Botanical Name: Actinidia deliciosa ‘Minkigold’
Common Names: Minkigold Kiwi, Golden Kiwi, Yellow Kiwi
Light Requirements: Full sun
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soils; slightly acidic preferred
Water Needs: Moderate; keep evenly moist, especially during fruit development
Foliage: Large, heart-shaped green leaves; deciduous
Flowers: Small white fragrant flowers in late spring; pollination typically requires a male kiwi nearby
Growth Rate: Fast-growing under ideal conditions

Uses:

Edible Landscape Plant:
‘Minkigold’ adds beauty and utility to gardens, with attractive foliage and sweet, golden fruit rich in vitamin C.

Trellised Fruit Production:
Ideal for training on pergolas, fences, or arbors, offering both shade and a harvest of smooth-skinned kiwis.

Orchard or Patio Cultivation:
Can be grown in the ground or large containers with proper support and care.

Benefits:

✅ Delicious Golden Fruit: Produces smooth, hairless kiwis with a sweet tropical flavor and golden flesh.

✅ Vigorous and Productive: High-yielding when well established and properly pollinated.

✅ Nutritional Powerhouse: Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.

✅ Attractive Foliage: Large, lush leaves provide a tropical look during the growing season.

✅ Cold Hardy: Tolerates light frost; more sensitive than green kiwis, so protection in colder zones is advised.

Actinidia deliciosa ‘Minkigold’ is a vigorous golden kiwi vine prized for its exceptional flavor, ornamental appeal, and productivity. With its fast growth and tropical-looking foliage, it brings both beauty and bounty to sunny gardens and patio spaces.