Plant Details

Akebia trifoliata

Akebia, Threeleaf Akebia

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General Information

Scientific name: Akebia trifoliata
Also known as: Akebia, Threeleaf Akebia

Plant Properties

Layer: Climber
Size: Medium
Height: 9.00 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 5-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

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