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Ampelopsis japonica

Also Known As

  • Ampelopsis serjaniifolia
  • Paullinia japonica
  • Vitis serjaniifolia
  • Japanese Pepper Vine

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 8'-30'
  • W: 3'-30'

planting zones

  • 7a-9b

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Ampelopsis japonica plant details

Ampelopsis japonica is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and green flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ampelopsis japonica

Plant type: vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 30 FT - wide, 8 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and green blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ampelopsis japonica

USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Creeping with bulbous rhizomes, its glossy leaves are 3-5 parted with a winged midrib; has clusters of violet-spotted-purple fruits in fall. Sun-PSh/Med
Bearing clusters of violet spotted fruit in the fall. This is another nice ampelopsis that will be enjoyed by the birds as well as yourself.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

Gardening facts about Ampelopsis japonica plant

How to Grow Ampelopsis japonica

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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