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    • Photo of Ampelopsis arborea foliage by Forestfarm

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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

    By: Forestfarm

    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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    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 japonica

    aka Ampelopsis serjaniifolia, Paullinia japonica, Vitis serjaniifolia, Japanese Pepper Vine

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 8'-30'

    Width: 3'-30'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Ampelopsis japonica foliage, form by Raffi Kojian
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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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