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Akebia quinata

Five-Leaf Akebia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Connon Nursery, JJ Neilso

 

Description

This vine grows to 20' and bears small, pendant, dark burgundy purple flowers in spring and edible fruit in summer. The three flared, round petals are cup-shaped. It exhibits a delicate, woodsy look with dark green palmate leaves and oval leaflets. This deciduous plant should be grown in sun to part shade and should receive average watering.

 

Sun

Full, Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Invasive

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Take your 'My List' Hydrozone Report to a landscape designer, or local nursery, when selecting and purchasing plants.