Botanical Name: Akebia quinata
Common Name: Chocolate vine, Five-leaf akebia Type of Plant: dicot: vine Character deciduous Habit of Growth: Overall Shape Climbing, spreading, medium textured vine with climbing branches and tendrils Height 15' - 20' Spread 15' - 20' Growth Rate moderate-rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors full sun to partial shade Soil tolerates most any soil Hardiness hardy (all zones) Morphology: Leaves palmately compound, leaflets dull green, oblong, 2"-3" long, 3-7 leaflets per leaf Flowers dull, brownish purple, globular to 3/4" across in early spring - opens at night Fruit thick sausage-like to 3" long, purple, edible Propagation: semi-hardwood cuttings Usage: effective covering for fences, posts or columns; very hardy for cold climates Landscape Care: Watering average watering through growing season Fertilizing balanced in spring if needed Pruning head back hard in winter - can be cut to the ground Pests/Diseases no major pests Special Conditions/Other Origin: China, Japan and Korea Family: Lardizabalaceae Notes: |
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