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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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

    Landscape groups by tags

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    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

    aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans', Variegated Porcelain Berry, Variegated Porcelain Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-20'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata 'Elegans' flower, foliage by A. Barra
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    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata

    aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata, Vitis heterophylla, Porcelain Berry Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    6a-10b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 10'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata foliage, fruit by Pancrat
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    Ampelopsis aconitifolia

    aka Monkshood Vine

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 10'-30'

    Width: 6'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - occasional
    Photo of Ampelopsis aconitifolia foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla

    aka Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii, Ampelopsis heterophylla, Cutleaf Grape, Porcelain Vine

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-15'

    Width: 2'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla foliage by Thesurvived99
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    Ampelopsis cordata

    aka Heartleaf Ampelopsis, Heartleaf Peppervine, Porcelain Berry, Possum Grape, Raccoon Grape

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    6a-10a

    Size

    Height: 12'-36'

    Width: 3'-36'

    • sun - shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Ampelopsis cordata foliage by Forestfarm
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