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Ampelopsis arborea

Also Known As

  • Nekemias arborea
  • Buckvine

Plant type

vine

size

  • H: 1'-35'
  • W: 2'-35'

planting zones

  • 7a-10b

Ampelopsis arborea plant details

Ampelopsis arborea is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular water. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Ampelopsis arborea

Plant type: vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 2 FT - 35 FT - wide, 1 FT - 35 FT - tall
Flowers: green blooms in spring
Uses: fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Ampelopsis arborea

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The large, 5-8" leaves of this handsome native climber are much-divided and of a lustrous green in spring and summer, turning reddish-purple in fall to match its clusters of deep purple fruits (warm spot is necessary to produce fruit) S/M

Gardening facts about Ampelopsis arborea plant

How to Grow Ampelopsis arborea

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • clay
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
    • gritty
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • green
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • bees
  • Fruit

    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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