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Chocolate Vine

Chocolate Vine

Akebia quinata

vine⛅ part shade💧💧 moderate waterZone 5a – Zone 9b

A vigorous deciduous vine with delicate fragrant purple flowers and edible fruit. Excellent for trellises, arbors, and screening; establishes quickly and provides seasonal interest.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
20–40′ tall × 10–30′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate
Zone 5aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Climber

Vines that climb the layers above on a support.

Succession Role

early successional

Native Range

East Asia (China, Japan, Korea)

Function & Care

wildlife benefitediblepollinator nectary

Edible Parts

fruitseed

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering

Companion Planting

Plants well with