Akebia quinata
     
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common name: |
Akebia quinata |
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decoration form: |
leaves, fragrant flowers |
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flowering months: |
V |
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is evergreen: |
yes |
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plants height: |
5-6 m |
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annual growth: |
1-3 m |
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aspect: |
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frost hardiness: |
zones 6A-8 |
A vigorous climber with attractive foliage and flowers. Leaves semi-evergreen, composed of 5 leathery, notched leaflets. Stems, violet at first and turning brown with age, twine around the supports. Flowers small, female chocolate-brown and male pink, slightly cinnamon scented. Unusual, conspicuous, sausage-shaped fruits. It's suitable for training over various kinds of supports, as well as for clambering into a tree.
An excellent subject for covering arbors and pergolas. It may be used as ground cover.
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