East Asian semi-evergreen twining climber with attractive three-lobed leaves and small dark-purple flowers in spring, followed by large purple sausage-shaped fruits with white edible jelly-like flesh.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 5–9 | −28.9 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H6 | −20 °C to −15 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 5–8 | −23 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 2–6 | −10 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to China, Korea, and Japan
- Distinct from Akebia quinata already in the database from batch 8 — A. trifoliata has three leaflets rather than five, and the fruit is larger
- WARNING: Listed mildly INVASIVE in parts of the eastern United States — similar concerns to A. quinata, do not plant outside its native range without checking local guidance
- Fruits are edible when ripe and split — sweet, jelly-like flesh, prized in Japanese mountain cuisine
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