Akebia quinata 'Shirobana'

Also Known As

Akebia quinata 'Shiro Bana'
Shiro Bana White-Flowered Chocolate Vine
Shirobana Five-Leaf Akebia

Plant type

vine

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 8'-10'

planting zones

5a-10a

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Akebia quinata 'Shirobana' plant details

Akebia quinata 'Shirobana' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen vine with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - 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 'Shirobana'

Plant type: vine
Plant family: lardizabalaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 8 FT - 10 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Akebia quinata 'Shirobana'

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lovely cascades of fragrant white spring flowers are followed by white fruit on this vigorous (20-30') vine with its dark-green, 5-fingered foliage; a very attractive vigorous climber. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A decorative, twining climber with attractive leaves and flowers. The leaves are divided into five leaflets. The white flowers appear in clusters and smell like chocolate.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Shiro Bana is an unusual white flowered selection of Akebia quinata. The spicy scented white flowers are born in early spring on this vigorous, semi-evergreen vine. Blooms may be followed by 4" long fruit. For the best fruit production its best to plant two different varieties or seedlings and some recommend hand pollination to ensure fruit set. Akebia has the potential to be invasive in some regions, please check with your local county extension agent before planting.

By: Almost Eden

This vine is semi-evergreen in warmer climates. It has very pleasing bluish-green foliage and racemes of very fragrant white flowers. Fast growing to 15 to 20'.