Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine)

Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) with green leaves on a climbing plant vine close up.
Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) climbing vine with many overlapping green leaves against the sun.

Botanical name: Akebia trifoliata

Common names: Chocolate Vine, Three-leaf Akebia

Family: Lardizabalaceae

Origin: China, Korea, Japan

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 5-8

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Vine or creeper plantPlant form: Climbing or creeping vine
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
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine

Akebia trifoliata is a deciduous Climber growing to 9 m (29ft 6in) at a fast rate.

Flavor varies greatly in akebias, even within the same species, with some individuals displaying a complex flavor profile resembling a mixture of banana, passionfruit and litchi, with others being mild, or even insipid.

Similar plants: Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine)


Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) dark purple flower clusters with green leaves on woody vines
Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) clusters of dark purple flower buds among green three-part leaves
Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) maroon flower, close up of the unique three lobed petals.
Akebia trifoliata (Chocolate Vine) with a deep maroon flower nestled among light green leaves.


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