Saanichton Fuzzy Kiwi
Actinidia deliciosa 'Saanichton'
While this female variety is similar to the fuzzy kiwi that you buy in the store (usually the variety 'Hayward'), it is more winter hardy (to about 5 degrees F) and it is successfully grown from California to as far north as Vancouver, Canada, since it ripens a couple of weeks before Hayward. It creates medium-sized, sweet, easy-to-peel fruit.
Fuzzy female kiwis must be pollinized by a male fuzzy kiwi. Saanichton is considered low chill, requiring only 200 chill hours to reliably bloom and set fruit. Pair with Male Fuzzy kiwi (UPC H380) for low-chill areas.
Cold Hardy to USDA Zone: 8
Mature Size: up to 40' if unpruned
Sun: Full Sun
Ripening Time: Late October/Early November in the PNW
Pollination: Requires Male that blooms simultaneously
Read our Kiwi Growing Guide
