Tomuri Male & Vincent Female Kiwi (Actinidia deliciosa ‘Tomuri’ & ‘Vincent’) — Locally Grown in Pierson, Florida at Flowing Well Tree Farm
Fuzzy Kiwi • Male Pollinator & Female Fruit Producer • Tropical Fruiting Vine • Food Forest • Trellis & Homestead Fruit
IMPORTANT POLLINATION NOTE
You need BOTH a male and female kiwi vine to produce fruit.
Tomuri is the male pollinator and does not produce fruit. Vincent is the female fruit-producing vine, but it requires pollen from a compatible male such as Tomuri to produce fruit.
Tomuri and Vincent are SOLD SEPARATELY. If your goal is to grow and harvest kiwifruit, you must purchase at least one Tomuri male and one Vincent female.
Tomuri and Vincent Kiwi are available for separate purchase, allowing you to select the individual vines you need for your edible landscape, food forest, orchard, or trellis system.
For customers who want to produce fuzzy kiwifruit, one male Tomuri vine and one or more female Vincent vines are recommended for pollination and fruit production. Tomuri is a vigorous male pollinator, while Vincent is a productive female variety capable of producing delicious fuzzy kiwifruit when properly pollinated.
At Flowing Well Tree Farm in Pierson, Florida, we grow both Tomuri and Vincent Kiwi under real Florida growing conditions. Our vines are grown for strong root development, vigorous climbing growth, and successful establishment in Florida's heat, humidity, sandy soils, and seasonal rainfall.
These are individual plants, not a bundle or pre-paired product. Purchase the male and female plants separately based on your planting needs.
Tomuri Kiwi — Male Pollinator
Tomuri (Actinidia deliciosa ‘Tomuri’)
Tomuri is a vigorous male fuzzy kiwi selected primarily for its ability to provide pollen for female fuzzy kiwi varieties.
Tomuri Features
- Male flowering vine
- Does not produce fruit
- Produces pollen for female kiwi plants
- Excellent pollinator for compatible female fuzzy kiwi varieties
- Vigorous climbing growth
- Ideal for trellises, arbors, pergolas, and food forests
- Fragrant spring flowers attract bees and other pollinators
- Long-lived perennial vine
Important: A Tomuri plant by itself will not produce kiwifruit because it is a male plant.
Vincent Kiwi — Female Fruit Producer
Vincent (Actinidia deliciosa ‘Vincent’)
Vincent is a female fuzzy kiwi variety grown for its delicious fruit. When pollinated by a compatible male such as Tomuri, Vincent can produce attractive fuzzy brown kiwifruit with sweet green flesh.
Vincent Fruit Features
- Female fruit-producing vine
- Produces fuzzy brown-skinned kiwifruit
- Sweet, juicy green flesh
- Pleasant balance of sweetness and acidity
- Excellent for fresh eating
- Great for smoothies, fruit salads, desserts, and preserves
- Good source of Vitamin C, potassium, antioxidants, and dietary fiber
- Heavy harvest potential on mature, established vines
Important: Vincent requires a compatible male kiwi for successful pollination and fruit production. A Vincent plant by itself will not reliably produce fruit.
Why Do You Need Both Male & Female Kiwi Plants?
Kiwi plants are generally dioecious, meaning male and female flowers occur on separate plants.
For fruit production:
Tomuri = Male → Provides pollen
Vincent = Female → Produces fruit
The male and female vines need to be planted close enough for pollination to occur. Bees and other pollinators transfer pollen from the male flowers to the female flowers.
For a New Kiwi Planting
We recommend:
1 Tomuri Male + 1 Vincent Female
For larger plantings, one healthy male Tomuri can potentially pollinate multiple compatible female vines when properly positioned.
If you purchase only one plant, you should not expect fruit production unless a compatible flowering male or female is already growing nearby.
Why Buy Tomuri and Vincent Separately?
Selling these vines individually gives growers more flexibility.
You can:
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Purchase one Tomuri male to pollinate multiple female vines
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Add additional Vincent female vines for increased fruit production
- Replace an existing male or female plant
- Expand an established kiwi planting
- Purchase only the plant you currently need
- Build your own custom food forest or backyard orchard
For a new kiwi planting, purchase at least one Tomuri male and one Vincent female if fruit production is your goal.
Fruit Production & Edible Value
Once properly established and pollinated, Vincent can produce premium fuzzy kiwifruit featuring:
- Sweet green flesh
- Classic fuzzy brown skin
- Juicy texture
- Excellent fresh-eating quality
- Vitamin C and dietary fiber
- Versatility for smoothies, desserts, salads, jams, and preserves
Mature vines can become highly productive when provided with proper support, sunlight, water, nutrition, and pruning.
Why Locally Grown Matters
At Flowing Well Tree Farm, our kiwi vines are grown in Pierson, Florida, rather than being shipped into Florida from a completely different growing environment.
Florida-grown plants can offer advantages including:
- Improved establishment in Florida soils
- Strong root development
- Adaptation to Florida heat and humidity
- Better acclimation to local growing conditions
- Vigorous new growth after planting
- Grower-direct quality
Our plants experience Florida's environmental conditions while being grown here at the farm.
Growth Habit & Landscape Value
Kiwi vines are vigorous climbing plants that require substantial support.
They are excellent for:
- Pergolas
- Arbors
- Heavy-duty trellises
- Garden structures
- Food forests
- Backyard orchards
- Edible privacy screens
- Homesteads
Mature vines can reach approximately 20–30 feet or more when properly supported and maintained.
The dense foliage creates an attractive living canopy, while fragrant spring flowers add ornamental value and attract pollinating insects.
Pollinator & Ecological Benefits
Kiwi flowers provide valuable resources for pollinating insects.
The vines can:
- Attract honeybees
- Support native pollinators
- Increase biodiversity
- Provide spring nectar and pollen resources
- Complement food forests and edible landscapes
- Encourage beneficial insect activity
Strong pollinator activity is particularly important for successful fruit production on female vines.
Climate & Site Adaptability
Tomuri and Vincent Kiwi perform best when planted in locations that provide suitable winter chilling along with protection from extreme conditions.
They prefer:
- Warm temperate growing conditions
- Well-drained soil
- Consistent moisture
- Full sun
- Good airflow
- Protection from prolonged standing water
- Adequate winter chilling
Proper site selection is especially important in Florida.
USDA Growing Zones
Best suited for Zones 7–9, with performance depending on local winter temperatures, chilling hours, summer conditions, and site selection.
Light Requirements
For strong growth and fruit production:
- Full sun is preferred
- Provide approximately 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily
- Some afternoon protection may be beneficial in areas experiencing extreme summer heat
- Good sunlight improves flowering and fruit development
- Use a strong trellis system that allows the canopy to receive adequate light
Soil & Site Requirements
Kiwi vines perform best in:
- Well-drained sandy or loamy soils
- Soil enriched with organic matter
- Slightly acidic soil
- Consistently moist but not waterlogged conditions
- Areas with good drainage and airflow
Avoid planting in locations where water regularly stands around the roots.
A layer of mulch can help maintain more consistent soil moisture and moderate root-zone temperatures.
Planting Guidance
For best long-term performance:
- Select a permanent location with adequate sunlight and drainage.
- Install a strong trellis, pergola, or arbor before planting.
- Dig the planting hole approximately 2–3 times wider than the root ball.
- Plant at approximately the same depth as the plant was growing in its container.
- Water thoroughly after planting.
- Apply mulch around the root zone while keeping mulch away from the main stem.
- Train the vine onto its permanent support as it grows.
For Fruit Production
Plant Tomuri within approximately 15–30 feet of Vincent for effective pollination.
If planting multiple female vines, one healthy male Tomuri can potentially provide pollen for several compatible female vines when properly positioned.
Watering & Establishment
Provide consistent moisture during establishment and active growth.
Kiwi vines perform best when they receive regular irrigation without remaining saturated.
During periods of extreme Florida heat or drought, additional irrigation may be necessary to maintain healthy growth and fruit development.
Fertilizer
Kiwi vines have moderate nutritional requirements.
Recommended practices include:
- Incorporating quality organic matter into the planting area
- Using a balanced fertilizer appropriate for fruiting vines
- Feeding during active growth
- Avoiding excessive nitrogen
- Monitoring plant growth and leaf color
Excessive nitrogen can encourage vigorous foliage at the expense of flowering and fruit production.
Pruning & Maintenance
Kiwi vines benefit from regular training and pruning.
Maintain:
- A strong central framework
- Productive fruiting wood
- Good airflow
- Adequate sunlight penetration
- Controlled vine growth
- Removal of damaged or overcrowded branches
Proper pruning is essential for maintaining manageable vines and encouraging long-term fruit production.
Grow Your Kiwi Your Way
Whether you're starting a new food forest or expanding an existing orchard, purchasing Tomuri and Vincent separately gives you the flexibility to design your planting around your available space.
Buy Tomuri if you need a male pollinator.
Buy Vincent if you need a female fruit-producing vine.
Buy both when establishing a new fuzzy kiwi planting.
Remember: You need both a male and female plant to produce fruit.
Why Choose Kiwi From Flowing Well Tree Farm?
- Locally grown in Pierson, Florida
- Florida-acclimated growing conditions
- Strong, vigorous plants
- Excellent choice for food forests and edible landscapes
- Grower-direct plants
- Tomuri male and Vincent female available separately
- Ideal for trellises, pergolas, arbors, and backyard orchards
The Real Value
Kiwi vines are more than simply fruit-producing plants. With the right support system, they can become long-lived components of a productive edible landscape.
Purchase Tomuri separately as your male pollinator or Vincent separately as your female fruit-producing vine, and build your kiwi planting according to your own space, goals, and orchard design.
Planning to harvest kiwi? Don't forget your pollinator: purchase at least one Tomuri male and one Vincent female.
With the right combination of male and female vines, proper pollination, and appropriate growing conditions, you can establish a productive kiwi planting capable of providing homegrown kiwifruit for years to come.
