Common
name: "Five Leaf Akebia" or "Chocolate
Vine"
Latin name: Akebia quinata
Zone: 4
- 9
Growth habit: Climbing vine
Max height: 12' - 30'
Spread: Unlimited
Flowers: Yes, May - June Native to area: No
Available varieties: 3+
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured
Vine: Five Leaf Akebia Akebia quinata
Cultivation:
Plant Five Leaf Akebia, also known as the Chocolate Vine in full sun to partial
shade on a trellis or other support. Five Leaf Akebia prefers moist, well drained soil.
"Five Leaf Akebia"
adapts to most soil types quite well. It is a vigorous climbing
vine that only requires
pruning if the plant is outgrowing its designated area. Cut back
to ground level at the end of the growing season.
Once established Five Leaf Akebia will produce purple flowers in May or June which
will develop into a purple fruit by late September.
