AKEBIA
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AKEBIA
Commonly known as Chocolate vine
Genus of about 5 species of deciduous or semi-evergreen twining climbers from forest margins in eastern Asia.
The common name comes from the vanilla/chocolate spicy scent.
It has become naturalised in the eastern USA and is hardy in milder parts of the UK
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
To ensure pollination grow 2 plants of the same species (not the same clone) -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
China, Korea, Japan. -
Resistant to honey fungusThese plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.Rounded leaves 4-8cm (1½-3in) long composed of usually 5 oblong to obovate, entire leaflets, notched at the tips. Leaves are tinged with purple in winter.
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Fully hardy
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Height
10m (30ft) -
ClimberSome of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clingingTwining climber. Produces flowers in pendent racemes to 12cm (5in) long in early spring followed, possibly, by fruit to 10cm (4in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Partial shade
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Akebia - Care Guide
