Seeds from this Actinidia chinensis golden kiwi. Actinidia chinensis or Golden Kiwi is a climbing shrub from China. Actinidia chinensis and Actinidia deliciosa were considered to be a single species but about 15 years ago it was decided to classify them as distinct species due to clear botanical differences. The plant is similar but the fruit is less hairy with shorter and softer hair that easily rubs off. The pulp is bright green, lemon green or bright yellow. It is oval and about the same size as that of Actinidia deliciosa but ends in a point. Taste is sweeter and more aromatic. Zones 7-11.