---
title: Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi
description: The Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi is absolutely the sweetest of the Arctic Kiwis.
  The beautiful emerald green fruits are extremely flavorful and the flesh of the
  kiwi is not as bitter as other kiwi berry varieties.
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/cordifolia-hardy-kiwi
type: product
sku: WOC460
botanical_name: Actinidia arguta 'Cordifolia'
hardiness_zones: 5 - 9
---

# Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi
*Actinidia arguta 'Cordifolia'*

![Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1044/original/cordifolia-kiwi-002.webp?1790462010)

Category: [Fruit Trees](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/fruit-trees) › [Kiwi](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/kiwi)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 5 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Year Old | $39.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |

## Description

The Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi is absolutely the sweetest of the Arctic Kiwis. The beautiful emerald green fruits are extremely flavorful and the flesh of the kiwi is not as bitter as other kiwi berry varieties. This cold hardy kiwi plant is well-suited for northern climates and backyard growers. Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi plants are extremely vigorous, twining vines that can easily reach 20–40 feet long and 7-20 feet wide requiring a strong, heavy-duty support structure. The Cordifolia Kiwi is cold hardy to -25 degrees Fahrenheit. It grows in Zones 5-9 and requires 300 chill hours.

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Bloom Time | May to June |
| Fruit Color | Green |
| Fruit Size | 0.75-1.5 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 5 - 9 |
| Pollination | Requires Pollinator |
| Ripens/Harvest | August to October |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loose with High Organic Content |
| Soil Moisture | Damp but not Waterlogged |
| Soil pH Level | 5.5-7.5 |
| Taste | Sweet & Tangy |
| Texture | Soft & Jelly-like |
| Years to Bear | 3-6 |
| Mature Width | 7 to 20 Feet Wide |
| Mature Height | 20 to 40 Feet, Requires Support Structure |

## More information

The Cordifolia may produce more than 100 pounds of delicious kiwi fruits after 3 to 5 years of age. A self-fertile Prolific kiwi or other male pollinator is required with the Cordifolia Hardy Kiwi vine. While the mature vine handles harsh winters perfectly, new spring shoots are vulnerable to late-season frosts, which can damage the flowers and impact that year's harvest. Another interesting fact is the vines emit an aroma similar to catnip, which may attract neighborhood cats that can damage the plant by chewing the foliage or digging near the roots.

## You may also like

- [Prolific Kiwi](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/prolific-kiwi)
- [Arctic Kiwi Combo](https://www.willisorchards.com/product/arctic-kiwi-combo)

## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/cordifolia-hardy-kiwi: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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