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["Richard J. Ossolinski" <ossoeo@myfairpoint.net>]

On the contrary, Dave.  Though I can't cite any off the top of my head, there 
seems to be ample anecdotal evidence (mine now included) that "male" kolos 
can and do produce fruits, however small and insignificant.
Richard


On Feb 13, 2011, at 12:27 PM, Dan Nave wrote:

> Hi Richard,
> 
> What is your situation with your kolomiktas?  Male plants aren't supposed 
> to produce fruit  as far as I know.  Are there other vines nearby?  Was it 
> mislabeled for sex or type?
> 
> Dan
> 
> On 2/13/2011 9:14 AM, Richard J. Ossolinski wrote:
>> Our gorgeous "male" kolomikta lost its elegance (spectacularly variegated 
>> foliage) and almost annual fruit production ever since the monster linden 
>> that shaded it for many hours each day met its demise.
>> Richard
>> Gouldsboro, ME  Zone 5
>> 
>> 
>> On Feb 13, 2011, at 9:51 AM, Jim Fruth wrote:
>> 
>>> Douglas Woodard wrote, "From reading I gather that actinidia (especially 
>>> A. kolomikta) is happier with a little shade or an edge situation than in 
>>> full sun; perhaps those with personal experience with actinidia could 
>>> comment."
>>> 
>>> 
>>>   I planted my A kolomitka at the edge of the woods where it only 
>>> received morning sun and it performed exceedingly well.
>>> 
>>> Jim Fruth
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