WebDescription Gardeners enjoy the climbing features of Five-Leaf Akebia, commonly referred to as Chocolate Vine, and the interesting chocolate colored bloom. Morphology: Chocolate vine is a semi-evergreen species that grows vigorously to 30 feet. The leaves are palmately compound with up to five small (1.5” -3” long) oval leaflets with smooth edges. WebAkebia quinata is an invasive deciduous to evergreen climbing or trailing vine that invades forested areas throughout the eastern United States. The twining vines are green when young, turning brown as they age. Foliage The leaves are palmately compound with up to five, 1.5-3 in. (2.5-7.6 cm) long, oval leaflets.
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WebThe open blooms reveal a wonderful chocolate scent. The strongly fragrant blooms survive about three days before withering, and then are replaced by new, fresh blooms on the vine. The flowers may be small, but the vine is covered with them. My vine is a Akebia quinata Shiro Bana meaning that it has five leaves per cluster. WebApr 8, 2014 · Akebia quinata, commonly known as five-leaf akebia or chocolate vine, is considered invasive by many environmental groups. There are many other aggressive vines one can plant ( hops anyone?) that are not dangerous to native plant populations. Five-leaf akebia is not recommended as a suitable garden or landscape specimen. gentle beacon
Native Plant Alternatives to Akebia quinata (Chocolate Vine)
WebMore on naturalization and invasiveness: Akebia quinata has a wide environmental tolerance and thrives in many different soil conditions.It seems to prefer warm conditions; young growth in spring is frost-tender, even on mature plants. This vine can invade many types of habitats: urban areas, forest edges, woodlands, wetlands, riparian zones, etc. WebAkebia quinata (Chocolate Vine) is listed in the Invasive Plant Atlas of the United States. According to the U.S Forest Service, Invasive species have contributed to the decline of … http://www.iucngisd.org/gisd/species.php?sc=188 chrisean rock\u0027s brother