Akebia trifoliata
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Akebia trifoliata
Also known as:
Akebia, Threeleaf Akebia
Images:
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Climb
Format:
Medium
Height:
9.00 m
Width:
- m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acid Neutral Basic
Acid Neutral Basic
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
Fragrant, Wickerwork
Fragrant, Wickerwork
Description
Raw fruit - sweet but not strong in flavor. The fruit has a subtle taste and a soft, juicy texture. Sometimes lemon juice is added to enhance the flavor of the fruit. 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. Soft young shoots can be used in salads or pickled. The leaves serve as a substitute for coffee.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/08
End of Harvest:
15/10
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Arbutus unedoxaera Strawberry Tree |
Provides shade and enhances soil moisture retention. |
|
Broussonetia kazinoki Kozo |
Helps to stabilize the soil with its root system. |
|
Morus nigra Black Mulberry |
Provides edible fruits and attracts pollinators. |
|
Prunus domestica Plum |
Enhances biodiversity and offers fruits for both humans and wildlife. |
|
Achillea millefolium Yarrow, Boreal yarrow, California yarrow, Giant yarrow, Coast yarrow, Western yarrow, Pacific yarrow |
Improves soil health and attracts beneficial insects. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Provides nuts and offers shade, helping to regulate temperature. |
|
Sambucus nigra European elder |
Attracts beneficial insects and birds, which can help with pest control. |
|
Matteuccia struthiopteris Ostrich fern |
Repels unwanted pests while benefiting from its aromatic leaves. |
|
Fagus sylvatica Beech |
Provides shade and enhances the soil's organic matter. |
|
Salvia officinalis Sage |
Deters pests while providing culinary herbs for human use. |