akebia quinata (chocolate vine) Size:1 gallon

akebia quinata (chocolate vine) Size:1 gallonsmall clusters of chocolate purple flowers pendant flowers open slightly before the foliage emerges spicy scented flowers contain both male and female parts purple fruit, 10 cm in length, open in the fall to reveal small, black seeds semi evergreen foliage with five distinct oblong leaflets green to bluish green foliage bloom time: late april zone 5 height 8 10m spread 3m colour deep purple akebia grows best in a rich, moist, well drained soil, in

good slug resistance

flower spikes form on leafy

colour pink

deep shade tolerant

as they take approximately three years to mature

remove damaged leaves in late winter (or before the buds appear)

very fibrous root system aids in control of soil erosion

it will adapt well to garden conditions and can be used in moist areas

to promote vigorous growth and keep a dense

basal leaves

spread 70-150cm

taking 2-3 years to reach mature size