Akebia quinata

Plant Details

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General Information

Scientific name: Akebia quinata
Also known as: Chocolate vine, Thee leaf akebia
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Plant Properties

Layer: Climb
Format: Medium
Height: 12.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 4-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(2)
Features:
Fragrant, Wickerwork

Description

Fruit - raw. Sweet in flavor but subtle. The fruit has a delicate taste and a soft, juicy texture. Sometimes lemon juice is added to enhance the fruit's flavor. The bitter skin of the fruit can be cooked and eaten. The fruit is 5 - 10 cm long and can grow up to 4 m wide. Tender young shoots are often used in salads or pickled. The leaves serve as an alternative to coffee.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 01/09
End of Harvest: 31/10

Guilds

Guild Information

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Guild Details

Guild Description
Morus alba
White mulberry 		The Morus alba (white mulberry) provides shade and helps in moisture retention for Akebia quinata, creating a more favorable growing environment.
Prunus avium
Sweet cherry 		Prunus avium (sweet cherry) can facilitate cross-pollination and produces fruits which can attract beneficial pollinators to Akebia quinata.
Corylus avellana
Hazel 		Corylus avellana (hazel) provides a protective structure and can enhance biodiversity, supporting a healthier ecosystem for Akebia quinata.
Viburnum opulus
Highbush cranberry 		Viburnum opulus (guelder-rose) produces berries that can attract birds, which help in pest control for Akebia quinata.
Prunus domestica
Plum 		Prunus domestica (plum) shares similar growing conditions, and its fruits can help retain moisture in the soil benefiting Akebia quinata.