Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)

Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) purple flower close up with green leaves on climbing plant
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) purple flowers with rounded green leaves on a woody climbing plant

Botanical name: Akebia quinata

Common names: Chocolate Vine, Five-leaf Akebia

Family: Lardizabalaceae

Origin: Japan, China

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-8

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Red, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Deciduous plantFoliage: Deciduous
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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 quinata (Chocolate Vine)


Image gallery: 7 images
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) dark purple flower close up
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) with deep purple petals and unique centers.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) plant with green oval leaves in a dense climbing growth habit
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) foliage with many thin stems and rounded green leaves growing densely
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) with clusters of purple flowers, close up plant detail.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) clusters of small purple flowers nestled among smooth green leaves.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) green leaves spreading across a thick dense vining plant.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) foliage with oval shaped leaflets spreading over a dense vining base.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) with green leaves close up on climbing plant branches
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) clusters of five oval green leaves growing on thin woody stems.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) with deep purple flower in a close up, green leaves background.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) deep purple flower buds next to vibrant green foliage on wooden stems.
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) purple flower close up with green leaves attached to vine branch
Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) purple flower clusters with green foliage gathered on a woody climbing vine


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