Kiwi Issai
"The agapanthus I received is doing great, however, the kiwi Issai, which came in the same package, has still not developed any foliage. Maybe it still is dormant (I don’t have much experience with kiwis yet)."
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A standout self‑fertile hardy kiwi vine, ‘Issai’ sets fruit without needing a separate male plant—making it ideal for smaller gardens or patio trellises. It produces smooth‑skinned, grape‑sized green kiwi berries in late summer to early fall that are sweeter than typical fuzzy kiwifruit. With a compact growth habit compared to other kiwi vines and exceptional cold‑hardiness, it thrives in Canadian conditions including British Columbia.
| Colour | Green |
| Hardiness Zone | 4 |
| Height | 160" (20 ft) |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Fragrant | No |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Timing | March - April |
| Harvest | Late September |
| Plant Depth | Crown at soil level |
| Spacing | 39" |
| Other | Self Pollinating. |
At Wildwood, we aim to make sure every plant arrives healthy and safe to your door in time for your planting period. Here is what you can expect after placing your order!
Fruits and vegetable plant orders will be shipped with wood shavings in the package to help insulate and protect the plants from the cold weather and movement during shipping. Wood shavings can be repurposed in the garden or composted upon receiving your order!
The shipment of your order will follow our approximate schedule found below where timing will be dependent on what is being shipped, your planting zone, and the current weather conditions for shipping.
| Zone | Earliest Shipping Time |
| 1-3 | Mid May |
| 4-5 | Late April |
| 6 | Early to Mid April |
| 7-9 | Mid March to Early April |
All times listed are the earliest dates shipping can start in that zone. Shipping times can change due to harsh weather conditions or supplier delays if they occur.
Not sure what planting zone you are? Check the map here or visit Natural Resources Canada to find the hardiness zone in your Municipality.
Overall rating: 3.5 / 5 from 2 reviews.
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"The agapanthus I received is doing great, however, the kiwi Issai, which came in the same package, has still not developed any foliage. Maybe it still is dormant (I don’t have much experience with kiwis yet)."
— Jessica M. (2/5)
"Bought a few blueberry and Issai kiwis. Blueberries are doing great but both kiwis didn’t survive. Got a refund almost immediately and I will try for kiwis next spring."
— Tim R. (5/5)