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Akebia quinata 'Alba' | White-flowered Chocolate Vine

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DESCRIPTION
Akebia quinata ‘Alba’ is a twining deciduous vine with palmately divided, mid-green leaves that create a light, airy canopy through the growing season. In mid to late spring, slender clusters of creamy white flowers appear along the stems, releasing a soft, sweet fragrance that drifts through the garden. The blossoms are followed by elongated seed pods on mature plants, adding interest later in the season.

Native to Japan, China, and Korea, this white-flowered selection has been cultivated for ornamental use for many years. It grows well on trellises, arbors, and fences, where its flexible stems weave easily through supports. Akebia quinata ‘Alba’ also works as a screening vine, offering seasonal foliage, gentle bloom display, and graceful coverage for garden structures.

DESCRIPTION
Akebia quinata ‘Alba’ is a twining deciduous vine with palmately divided, mid-green leaves that create a light, airy canopy through the growing season. In mid to late spring, slender clusters of creamy white flowers appear along the stems, releasing a soft, sweet fragrance that drifts through the garden. The blossoms are followed by elongated seed pods on mature plants, adding interest later in the season.

Native to Japan, China, and Korea, this white-flowered selection has been cultivated for ornamental use for many years. It grows well on trellises, arbors, and fences, where its flexible stems weave easily through supports. Akebia quinata ‘Alba’ also works as a screening vine, offering seasonal foliage, gentle bloom display, and graceful coverage for garden structures.

 

  • Family: Lardizabalaceae
    Height: 10 to 20 ft (or more with support)
    Width: 8 to 15 ft (on trellis or support)
    Foliage color: Medium to deep green, compound leaves with five leaflets
    Flower color: Creamy white to pale white blossoms
    Bloom time: Early to mid spring
    Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
    Water requirements: Moderate moisture
    Maintenance: Moderate; provide sturdy support or trellis, prune lightly after flowering or in late winter
    Growing zone: USDA zones 4 to 8
    Wildlife attractors: Bees and other spring pollinators; birds may use vine for cover

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