Dumbarton Oaks Kiwi

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United States

A well-known male hardy kiwi cultivar grown specifically as a pollinator — it produces flowers but no fruit of its own.

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Growing & Care

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 4-9

Pollination

This is a MALE pollinator plant — grows no fruit itself, but is required to pollinate female hardy kiwi vines like Anna or Geneva.

Care info

Plant one of these for every 6-8 female hardy kiwi vines for reliable pollination.

Recommendations

A standard, reliable pollinator choice for a hardy kiwi planting.

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N/A — grown for pollen production, not fruit

Quick facts

Skin color

N/A (male, non-fruiting)

Size

N/A

Hardiness zone

USDA Zones 4-9