Garden Leaves

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by David Tang, May 29, 2021.

  1. David Tang

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    Also shot in McLennan Park.
    Don't know if it's a cultiver or due to infection by mosaic virus !
     

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    Thanks again.
    Never expected kiwi grows in so high altitude !
     
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    Ron B Paragon of Plants 10 Years

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    Mountain mixed forests in open places, also widely cultivated; 1600-2900 m. Chongqing, Gansu, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Hubei, Jiangsu, Jilin, Liaoning, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Sichuan, Yunnan [Japan, Korea, Russia].

    Actinidia kolomikta in Flora of China @ efloras.org
     
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    Thanks Ron.
    Really surprised this ranges north to Heilongjiang in extreme north China
    which is very very cold in winter.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Unusual in being one of very few naturally variegated plants - it is like this in the wild, it isn't just a selected cultivar. It has been suggested that the white/pink parts of the leaves make the plant look diseased, and thus less attractive to herbivores.
     
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    That is selection of the less fit to survive ?
     
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    Daniel Mosquin Paragon of Plants UBC Botanical Garden Forums Administrator Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    It can potentially survive -40C. If I lived in Manitoba, I'd give it a try.
     
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    I have seen it bear fruits while I was down in California in winter.
     
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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yes; undoubtedly a non-variegated plant would photosynthesize more efficiently; but if it ends up being eaten, then it may ultimately lose the race to the less fit individual that doesn't get eaten.
     
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    Very true ! I'll take note of that.
     

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