I love this but I'm wondering if you spend all year trying to contain the kiwi---don't they get massive? I'm getting ready to build an arbor and trying to decide what's a reasonable size for each plant. Can you keep them as small as you need to? Or does that harm the plant if you don't allow it to expand?
I bought 4 porch supports and can place them where I want. I have 4 kiwi (one male) and would love loads of fruit but I also don't need to feed the whole town.
Thoughts?

Dogcatlady, you might get a response faster if you start a new thread with your questions. Sometimes folks don't look at an old thread that has been revived. Try a title like 'Can hardy kiwi be pruned to contain size?' or 'how large an arbor for hardy kiwi?' Hope that helps. I know nothing about kiwi, Just bought a small plant myself.

Thanks!
Actually, I went on to read loads online and I'm pretty much squared away. But for next time....