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Akebia quinata

Chocolate Vine, Five-leaf Akebia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme        Photographer: Connon Nursery, JJ Neilso

 

Description

This deciduous vine to 20' bears small, pendant dark-burgundy purple flowers in spring and edible fruit in summer. The three flared, round petals are cup-shaped. It exhibits a delicate, woodsy look with dark green palmate leaves and oval leaflets. This plant should be grown in sun to part shade, receiving average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Vine

Height Range

3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'

Flower Color

Pink, Purple

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green, Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Season

Fall

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Low, Medium, High

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Design Styles

English Cottage, Japanese

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.