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    • Photo of Akebia quinata 'Alba' flower by Dancing Oaks Nursery

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    Akebia quinata 'Alba'

    Also Known As

    • Alba Chocolate Vine
    • Alba Fiveleaf Akebia
    • White Fiveleaf Akebia

    Plant type

    vine

    size

    • H: 25'-40'
    • W: 5'-40'

    planting zones

    • 5a-10b

    Akebia quinata 'Alba' plant details

    Akebia quinata 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Akebia quinata 'Alba'

    Plant type: vine
    Plant family: lardizabalaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 40 FT - wide, 25 FT - 40 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fragrant

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Alba'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    30-40 ft if left untrimmed. Full Sun to partial shade. Beautiful, fragrant white and purple flowers in large clusters adorn this popular vine each spring. The neat, bright green foliage makes a great texture all summer, too!

    By: Brushwood Nursery

    Early spring flowers hang in clusters on bare stems. Green sausage like fruit turn metallic blue by summer's end. Deciduous vine to 25'

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Akebia quinata 'Alba' plant

    How to Grow Akebia quinata 'Alba'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • green

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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