Appears to be more resistant to spring frosts than other Actinidias and will supposedly produce blossoms on re-growth if the original growth is killed by frost in spring. Imported into the U.S. from Belgium. Appears to be a different cultivar from 'Ananasnaja' , above. A nurseryman from Tennessee, writing in the Fall '96 issue of Pomona reports that in 1996 his large vine of 'Ananasnaya' bore over 200 lbs. of fruit. Can also be used to pollinate Actinidia callosa and A. purpurea .
Fruit is said to be especially sweet.
From the Geneva, NY Agricultural Experiment Station. Very vigorous and reliably hardy here. Flavor of the fruit is very good. It is distinctly different in appearance and behavior from other A. argutas . Often bears fruit the year after planting.