Akebia quinata
| common name: |
Akebia quinata |
| decoration form: |
leaves, fragrant flowers |
| flowering months: |
V |
| is evergreen: |
yes |
| annual growth: |
1-3 m |
| aspect: |
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| density on 1 m2: |
1 |
| 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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