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    Akebia trifoliata

    Also Known As

    • Threeleaf Akebia

    Plant type

    vine

    size

    • H: 15'-25'
    • W: 5'-25'

    planting zones

    • 6a-10b

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    Akebia trifoliata plant details

    Akebia trifoliata is a broadleaf semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring black and red flowers emerge followed by blue 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 trifoliata

    Plant type: vine
    Plant family: lardizabalaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT - 25 FT - wide, 15 FT - 25 FT - tall
    Flowers: black and red blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia trifoliata

    USDA Zones: 6a - 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

    Known as Chocolate Vine, this spectacular climber boasts ?? dark maroon flowers that smell of vanilla which are followed by sweet edible fruit (Hinkley describes a yummy sounding translucent grub like edible mass filled with seeds). A hardy member of the lardizabulacaea, the Koreans use it to flavor soju. We'll stick to sniffing the flowers and admiring the highly ornamental trifoliate foliage.

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Blackish red flowers in early spring on bare vines that can grow to 25'. Clean trifoliate leaves in summer are adorned with lavender blue fruit in fall.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Akebia trifoliata plant

    How to Grow Akebia trifoliata

    • 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

      • red
      • black

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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