Akebia quintata
Botanical Name
Akebia quintata
Hardiness
Zones 4 to 8
Height
20 to 40 feet
Width
6 to 9 feet
Flowers
April to May: purple-brown, fragrant, hidden by foliage
Fruit
Pods, 2.5 to 4 inches long, purplish, sausage shaped
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Moist, well-drained
Planting and Care
Somewhat drought tolerant, needs a support to grow on, prune severely when dormant to renovate, transplant from container stock
Problems
Can be aggressive
Varieties to Consider
'Alba' - white flowers and fruit
'Variegata' - pale pink flowers accompany white variegated leaves
'Purple Bouquet' - more compact, purple flowers
'Variegata' - pale pink flowers accompany white variegated leaves
'Purple Bouquet' - more compact, purple flowers