Chocolate Vine

Akebia quinata, Lardizabalaceae

Zones

4–8

Layer

Vine

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerTrellis

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (acceptable)Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Five Flavor BerrySchisandra chinensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Gac FruitMomordica cochinchinensis

Pollinator Sharing

Armenian CucumberCucumis melo var. flexuosus

Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Climbing HydrangeaHydrangea anomala petiolaris

Physical SupportShade Provision

Antagonistic Plants

GreenbrierSmilax bona-nox

Both aggressive climbing vines compete for vertical space and can strangle each other

Japanese Climbing FernLygodium japonicum

Invasive climbing fern can smother chocolate vine by covering all available light-gathering surfaces

Uses

Functions

FoodScreening

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Chocolate Vine grow in?

Chocolate Vine grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Chocolate Vine?

Good companions for Chocolate Vine include Five Flavor Berry, Gac Fruit, Armenian Cucumber, Climbing Hydrangea.

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