'Pavel'™ Silver Vine Kiwi (Male)

Pavel™ silver vine is a male cultivar, suitable for pollinating up to 6-8 female silver vines, such a Hot Pepper™ or Vera's Pride™. Male silver vines produce flowers, but no fruit. Pavel™ silver vine is a fast grower, reaching 15-20' long without pruning.

Silver vine (Actinidia polygama) is a vigorous perennial climbing vine native to the mountain forests of Japan, China, and Korea. Closely related to hardy kiwi, silver vine females produces fruit that is often considered sweeter, with a distinctive tang and a hint of spice - often compared to a blend of sweet kiwi and mild chili or ginger.

In late summer to early fall, mature female vines can yield 20–30 pounds of small, orange-gold fruit that hang in clusters and stand out beautifully against the foliage. Inside, the fruit look like orange kiwis. Outside, the fruit have thin, edible skin similar to hardy kiwis.

This species is extremely cold hardy, thriving from Zone 3 through 8, and is well suited to trellises, fences, or arbors.

Plants are either male or female and at least one of each is required for cross pollination and fruit set. We offer the female cultivars Hot Pepper™ and Vera's Pride™ and this male cultivar, Pavel™. 

Though male silver vines do not produce fruit, they do have attractive silver-washed leaves and fragrant blossoms that draw in pollinators.

Silver vine is an excellent, unique perennial vine for food gardens and food forests.

Common names: Pavel™ Silver Vine, Male Silver Vine, Pavel™ Silver Vine Kiwi

Edible: Female vines produce edible fruit.
Harvest timing: Male vines do not produce fruit.

Scientific name: Actinidia polygama 'SV Male'
Light requirements: Full sun 
Full-grown size: 15-20' long
Hardiness: Zone 3
Pollination: Provides pollination for female silver vine cultivars, like Hot Pepper™ and Vera's Pride™.
Wildlife: Flowers attract pollinators, including native bees.
Origin: Native to Asia, including Japan, China and Korea.
Noteworthy: Very cold hardy. Attractive foliage.