Akebia quinata |
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Five-leaf Akebia |
This deciduous vine to 20' bears small, pendant dark-burgundy purple flowers in spring and edible fruit in summer. The three flared, round petals are cup-shaped. It exhibits a delicate, woodsy look with dark green palmate leaves and oval leaflets. This plant should be grown in sun to part shade, receiving average watering. -Monterey Bay Nursery
Plant Type
Ground cover, Vine
Height Range
3-6', 6-12', 12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
Pink, Purple
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Fall
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.