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| Identification |
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Genus
Akebia
Species
quinata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
chocolate vine
akebia fruit
five-leaf akebia
Family
LARDIZABALACEAE
Specimen number
S11955
Data source
GrUnFr p1-2;HtZn p72
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Semi-evergreen
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
20' - 40'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to full shade
Water
Well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 06-08
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-03
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Akebia quinata has attractive berries during the winter. Among other uses, this plant is suitable for use as a wall cover. Despite its invasive tendency, this plant is still worthwhile to have. Chocolate vine (also known as akebia fruit and five-leaf akebia) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun to full shade is ideal for this species. It does well in well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Wall cover
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
yes
Desirable qualities
Other interest
purple fuit pods in autumn
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The seed pods are egg shaped pods with black seeds and white fleshy bland tasting pulp. Akebia quinata is most frequently used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Fresh
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Seed pods
Description of edible parts
egg shaped pods with black seeds and white fleshy bland tasting pulp.
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
No special fertilization is necessary for Akebia quinata to produce fruit. Harvesting usually occurs in August. Chocolate vine (in some places called akebia fruit and five-leaf akebia) most likely originates from China, Korea and Japan.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Akebia quinata is a perennial. Chocolate vine (locally known in some parts as akebia fruit and five-leaf akebia) is semi-evergreen. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. The flowers are usually either grape or purple.
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