Akebia quinata 'Chocolate Vine'

Akebia quinata 'Chocolate Vine' or five leafed Akebia is a vigorous woody deciduous climbing vine native to Japan, China and Korea and will grow to 10m. Fast growing and frost hardy purple flowers appear in spring followed by edidle fruits. The attractive fragrant 'chocolate' scented dark purple hanging flowers late in spring are attractive and the sweet fruit is an added attraction. Zones 4 -8

Other Akebia species include; Akebia longeracemosa, Akebia trifoliata (three leafed Akebia)