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Wind Damage to Kiwi Vines

Commonly affects: Actinidia deliciosa, A. chinensis (Kiwi)

Vines tear loose from their trellis or canes break during strong wind, sometimes damaging developing fruit clusters.

Potential Causes

  1. 1Inadequate trellis support for the vine's substantial weight once mature and fruiting
  2. 2Exposed planting location without windbreak protection
  3. 3Vines not tied in as they grow, leaving them loosely attached to support wires

Solution Steps

  1. 1Tie vines securely to a sturdy trellis system as they grow
  2. 2Choose a planting location with some wind protection where possible
  3. 3Repair damaged sections promptly and support broken canes with a splint if the break is partial
  4. 4Build a genuinely robust trellis system before the vine reaches full mature weight

Prevention Tip

Kiwi vines become surprisingly heavy at full maturity — a robust, well-anchored trellis installed early prevents most wind damage later.

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