Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) is a climber that can grow 8m – 15m tall and wider than 8 metres wide.
This plant has several common names including: chocolate vine or akebia.
This is a semi-evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: chocolate vine, akebia
Scientific name: Akebia quinata
Plant type: Climbers
Habit: Climbing
Height: 8m – 15m
Spread: Wider than 8 metres
Foliage: Semi-evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Planting type: Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) – H. Zell, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Chocolate vine (Akebia quinata) – Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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