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Akebia quinata, Chocolate Vine, Five-leaf Akebia

Akebia quinata

Chocolate Vine, Five-leaf Akebia
Family: Lardizabalaceae
Origin: Japan, China
USDA Zone: 5-8?

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

Large shrub 5-10 ft tall

Vine or creeper plant

Semi-shade

Full sun

Regular water

Red, crimson, vinous flowers

Edible plant

Deciduous plant

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Subtropical or temperate zone plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Akebia quinata grows to 10 m (30 ft) or more in height and has compound leaves with five leaflets. The flowers are clustered in racemes and are chocolate-scented, with three or four sepals. The fruits are sausage-shaped pods which contain edible pulp.

Plants are evergreen in mild winters. Since the chocolate vine growth rate is so fast, it makes an excellent cover for arbors, trellises, pergolas or fences.

Similar plants:

Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine, Three-leaf Akebia )

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