like Kudzu in that they grow FAST,.like a couple feet a day. They are very hard to keep under control. Males were also hard to get started but females were prolific. Once the two started having sex the fruits were plentiful. Blossoms are beautiful like little yellow roses! Very late fruit picked like late October. Hard like a peach but softens over time. Be cautious if you plant. Mine have over run a 40 foot apricot tree. Weight of kiwi fruit has broken down branches. Wild times! This is one little corner of vine! (think times 20!!)