How to prune actinidia kolomikta

Summer (July) to shorten new laterals; late winter (February) to prune spurs. In summer, pinch or cut new lateral shoots back to 5–6 leaves from the main framework. In late winter, cut those same laterals back to 2–3 buds from the main stem to build up fruiting spurs. Tie main stems into their support and remove any dead or crossing growth.

Twice a year — summer and late winter. Kolomikta kiwi vine produces its best ornamental leaf colour and fruit on an established spur system, similar to grapevine management. It needs pruning twice a year — in summer to control rampant new shoots and in late winter to develop fruiting spurs. Male and female plants both benefit from the same regime.

In summer, pinch or cut new lateral shoots back to 5–6 leaves from the main framework. In late winter, cut those same laterals back to 2–3 buds from the main stem to build up fruiting spurs. Tie main stems into their support and remove any dead or crossing growth.