Tomuri Fuzzy Kiwi Vine (Male Pollinator)

The Tomuri Fuzzy Kiwi is a vigorous male pollinator vine that does not bear fruit but provides the pollen needed for female fuzzy kiwi varieties, such as Vincent, to produce heavy crops. Cold-hardy and fast-growing, it is essential for fruit set in home kiwi orchards.

At a glance

• Type: Tomuri male pollinator fuzzy kiwi vine
• Role: Pollinator only; does not bear fruit
• Light: Full sun for best flowering and pollination
• Water: Regular moisture; well-drained, fertile soil
• Hardiness: USDA zones 7 to 9, tolerant to about 10 F
• Bloom: Large, fragrant white blossoms in spring
• Type: Ornamental and functional climbing vine

Best for

• Pollinating female fuzzy kiwi vines like Vincent
• Home orchards and kiwi gardens
• Training on a sturdy trellis, arbor, or fence
• Cold-hardy plantings in zones 7 to 9
• Attracting pollinators with spring blossoms

How to grow

Plant in full sun in well-drained, fertile soil with regular moisture, and provide a sturdy trellis, arbor, or fence for this vigorous climber. One Tomuri male vine can pollinate up to 8 female vines; for best results, plant it within 50 feet of your female kiwi plants so the spring bloom times overlap.

About Everglades Farm

Everglades Farm is a Florida nursery offering healthy, vigorous kiwi vines for productive home orchards.