Kiwifruit is native to north-central and eastern China. The first description of kiwifruit dates back to the 12th century in China, during the Song dynasty. Kiwifruit was first cultivated in Chile in the 1980s. The fruit has adapted to local climatic conditions. In addition, all kiwifruit sold worldwide is of the Hayward cultivar. Chile also has limited volumes of golden kiwifruit. Chile is currently one of the world's leading producers of kiwifruit, available from March to November.