China Blue Vine (White)

Holboellia coriacea

This attractive flowering woody vine is in the akebia family. Semi-evergreen in the Pacific NW, it can be fully evergreen in warmer climates. This temperate East Asian native is a fast grower with glossy green leaves and fragrant white flowers. It bears an attractive two inch long purple edible fruit. Considered self fertile, but you’ll get larger harvests with 2 different varieties.

Will be happier in part or afternoon shade in warmer regions. Usually 6′ tall and spreading to 10′-12′ wide. Hardy to USDA Zones 7.