Ampelopsis arborea Pepper vine (Vitaceae) Evergreen climber

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Ampelopsis arborea
Pepper vine
Evergreen climber
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The Ampelopsis arborea plant species is found in Southern N. America - Florida to Texas and north to Illinois and Oklahoma. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Pepper vine.

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Latin Name:  Ampelopsis arborea
Common Name:  Pepper vine
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  (L.)Koehne.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Swampy woods[43]. Rich moist soils[235].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep rich loam in a warm sheltered position in sun or semi-shade[200]. A very ornamental plant[1], when dormant it is quite hardy in Britain, but is better grown on a wall[11]. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun[K]. It rarely flowers or fruits in this country except after a long hot summer[11, 182, 200]. Plants are deciduous in cold winters[219]. Plants climb by means of coiling tendrils but large plants often need tying in to support the weight of foliage[200]. Any pruning is best carried out in the winter[219].

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