Ok, so as you may know, I am into edible landscapes in addition to gardening. An addition I am excited to add to our yard this year is hardy kiwi. However, i have heard that some New England states are fighting to add it to their local invasive species lists while others are fighting to keep it off. Here in VA, some counties have it listed as a threat but not invasive yet.
My understanding is that it is not invasive by the typical means (viable fruit that is spread by bird and animal) but its growth is so vigorous that when left unmanaged, it will take over an area.
Those in support of the plant say that the examples of natualization are from 100 yr old plants gone awry and that current growers who prune annually have had no "escapes."
I was curious if anyone here grows them or has examples of them seeding themselves in the wild. I do not want to introduce a problem to my area, but at the same time i plan to have it growing on a free standing trellis away from adjacent trees. It will be pruned to promote health znd fruit production.
Thoughts?
My understanding is that it is not invasive by the typical means (viable fruit that is spread by bird and animal) but its growth is so vigorous that when left unmanaged, it will take over an area.
Those in support of the plant say that the examples of natualization are from 100 yr old plants gone awry and that current growers who prune annually have had no "escapes."
I was curious if anyone here grows them or has examples of them seeding themselves in the wild. I do not want to introduce a problem to my area, but at the same time i plan to have it growing on a free standing trellis away from adjacent trees. It will be pruned to promote health znd fruit production.
Thoughts?
