Aktinidia ostrolistna – wartościowy gatunek o dużych walorach ozdobnych i potencjale produkcyjnym

Actinidia arguta called also kiwiberry or minikiwi is a well-known ornamental climber, frequently cultivated in home gardens because of its vitality, decorativeness and valuable fruit. However, this species has gained new uses in recent years and is commercially cultivated – similar to its more famous relative – A. chinensis var. deliciosa (kiwifruit), for its valuable fruit. This paper presents basic information about systematics of Actinidia, morphology and fruit values as well as history of commercial cultivation of A. arguta and a description of its most important cultivars.