As a creeping shrub, the kiwi is well suited for covering house walls, arcades and trellises. The long shoots of the kiwi bush like to climb up and are grateful for a stable climbing aid in a sheltered place.
scaffolding variants
Since kiwis grow quite quickly, it is advisable to plant the plants on a previously made scaffold. This gives you as a gardener the opportunity to influence the growth direction and shape right from the start. If the newly planted kiwis are large-fruited kiwis, the climbing aid should be strong enough to withstand the weight of the fruit.
The following can be used as climbing aids:
- finished rope systems made of stainless steel wire ropes,
- Vertically erected wooden poles with horizontally stretched wires,
- Wooden latticework attached to the house wall or free-standing.
tips and tricks
Similar to grapevines, kiwi plants can be used to create a green canopy over the terrace, which provides welcome shade on hot summer days.
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