Pruning guide
How to prune five-leaf akebia
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Pruning five-leaf akebia — FAQ
When should I prune five-leaf akebia?
Immediately after flowering in late spring to early summer. Shorten flowered sideshoots to 2–3 buds from the main framework. Remove completely any dead, damaged, or excessively tangled stems. Hard renovation (cutting to within 60 cm of the base) is tolerated if the plant has become unmanageable.
How often does five-leaf akebia need pruning?
Annually. Five-leaf akebia is a vigorous twining climber that benefits from annual pruning to keep it in bounds and encourage flowering. Left unpruned it will swamp neighbouring plants. Cut back strongly after flowering in late spring, shortening sideshoots to 2–3 leaf buds and removing any dead or crossing stems entirely.
How do you prune five-leaf akebia?
Shorten flowered sideshoots to 2–3 buds from the main framework. Remove completely any dead, damaged, or excessively tangled stems. Hard renovation (cutting to within 60 cm of the base) is tolerated if the plant has become unmanageable.