Akebia quinata

Species

Also called five-leaf akebia, chocolate vine, five-leaf chocolate vine, fiveleaf akebia

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Typevine

“Akebia quinata is a climbing evergreen vine” — Akebia quinata - Wikipedia

Germination temperature65–75 °F

“Akebia quinata seeds germinate best at temperatures between 65-75°F (18-24°C).” — The Ultimate Guide to How to Grow Akebia Quinata from Seed: Tips and Tricks - johnysfarm.com

LightFull sun, partial shade

“Full sun, partial shade” — How to Grow and Care for Chocolate Vine

WaterWeekly watering until established, then one inch per week during drought

“Weekly watering until vines are established, then water during periods of drought” — How to Grow and Care for Chocolate Vine

Hardiness zones4–8 (USDA)

“4–8 (USDA)” — How to Grow and Care for Chocolate Vine

Spacing240 in

“20 feet” — How to Plant and Grow Akebia

Height120–360 in

“Akebia quinata is a climbing evergreen vine that grows to 10 m (30 ft) or more in height” — Akebia quinata - Wikipedia

Propagationseed

“spreads in part by birds eating the fruit and dispersing the seeds” — Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine, Five Leaf Akebia, Five-leaf Chocolate Vine, Raisin Vine) | North Caroli

Transplantspring

from Akebia · “Plant akebia in the spring after all danger of frost has passed” — How to Plant and Grow Akebia

Ready whenfully opens naturally on the vine

“The fruit can be best after it fully opens naturally on the vine” — Akebia quinata - Wikipedia

Edible partsfruit

“Akebia quinata and Akebia trifoliata both bear edible fruit” — Akebia - Wikipedia

Indoorsvery shade tolerant

“very shade tolerant” — How to Grow and Care for Chocolate Vine

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