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Akebia x pentaphylla Deciduous climber (1 Page of 5) The Akebia x pentaphylla plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Lardizabalaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Akebia x pentaphylla Family: Lardizabalaceae Author: Mak. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 9 Mature Width: Habitat: Woods and thickets. A naturally occurring hybrid, A. quinata x A. trifoliata[200].
Propagation Notes: Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe. Surface sow in a light position[133]. The seed usually germinates in 1 - 3 months at 15°c[133]. Stored seed should be given 1 month cold stratification[113, 133] and can be very difficult to germinate. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in light shade in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant out in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. This is a hybrid species and so it will not breed true from seed.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, July/August in a frame[11, 113]. The cuttings can be slow to root[200].
Cuttings can also be taken of soft wood in spring[113].
Root cuttings, December in a warm greenhouse[113].
Layering in early spring[1]. Very easy, the plants usually self-layer and so all you need to do is dig up the new plants and plant them out directly into their permanent positions.
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