Below is a list of all known varieties for Kiwi (Kiwifruit). Click on a variety name to view more detailed nutrient and sourcing information.
| Variety Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Ananasnaya (Anna) | A "Hardy Kiwi" or "Kiwiberry" (A. arguta). Small, green, grape-sized fruit with a smooth, edible skin. Flesh is green, very sweet, and has a rich, "pineapple-like" flavor. |
| Arctic Beauty | A *different species* (A. kolomikta). Extremely cold-hardy. Produces small, very sweet, aromatic, green "kiwiberries." The male plant has ornamental, pink-tipped leaves. |
| Arctic Kiwi | A very cold-hardy kiwifruit (Actinidia kolomikta), known for its small fruit and the ornamental, variegated foliage of the male plants. |
| Geneva | A "Hardy Kiwi" or "Kiwiberry" (A. arguta). Known for its very early ripening. Produces small, grape-sized, green fruit with an excellent, sweet, rich flavor. |
| Golden Kiwi | A variety with smooth, bronze-colored, hairless skin. The flesh is bright yellow and has a sweeter, less acidic, and more tropical (pineapple-mango) flavor than green kiwi. |
| Hardy Kiwi | A small, grape-sized kiwifruit (Actinidia arguta) with smooth, edible, green skin and a sweet, rich flavor. |
| Hayward | The most common commercial kiwifruit. A large, oval-shaped kiwi with fuzzy brown skin and bright, emerald-green flesh, offering a tangy, sweet-tart flavor. |
| Issai | A "Hardy Kiwi" or "Kiwiberry" (A. arguta). The only self-fertile hardy kiwi. Produces small, grape-sized, green fruit with a sweet, mild flavor. |
| Ken's Red | A "Hardy Kiwi" or "Kiwiberry" (A. arguta). A unique, "red-fleshed" variety. Small, grape-sized, with a smooth, edible, greenish-red skin and a sweet, "berry-like" flavor. |
| Kiwiberry | A common name for Hardy Kiwi, referring to its small, berry-like size and smooth, edible skin. |
| Red Princess | A "Hardy Kiwi" or "Kiwiberry" (A. arguta). A "red-fleshed" variety. Small, green-skinned, with a sweet, "berry-like," red pulp. |
| Saanichton | A cold-hardy, green-fleshed variety, similar to Hayward but with a slightly tangier flavor. |
| Saanichton 12 | A cold-hardy "fuzzy" kiwi. Produces large, flavorful fruit with a classic, green, sweet-tart flesh. A vigorous, productive female vine. |
| Tomuri | A "male" fuzzy kiwi. Does not produce fruit, but is the standard, vigorous pollinator required for female varieties like 'Hayward' and 'Saanichton 12'. |
| Vincent | A "fuzzy" kiwi variety suitable for "low-chill" climates. Produces medium-sized fruit with a good, tangy-sweet flavor. |
| Zespri Green | The brand name for the Hayward variety of kiwifruit marketed by Zespri, known for its consistent quality. |
| Zespri SunGold | A popular golden kiwifruit variety with smooth, bronze skin and sweet, juicy, yellow flesh with a tropical flavor. |