Category:

Vine

Genus:

Akebia

Species:

quinata

Cultivar

'Alba'

Common Name:

White Fiveleaf Akebia

Height:

20 to 40 Feet

Spread:

20 to 40 Feet

Habit:

Extremely aggressive vine that is indeterminate in size. Rapid grower.

Zone:

5 to 9

Culture:

Full sun to partial shade.

Flower:

Small, borne in clusters, white. March-April. Very fragrant.

Flower Color:

White

Fruit:

Off-white pod. September and October. Cross pollination necessary for fruit set.

Foliage:

Compound, 5 leaflets. New growth emerges with tinge of purple and fades to bluish-green. Evergreen in warmer climates.