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peppervine (Ampelopsis)
Peppervine make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
Lifespan
Perennial
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Attributes of peppervine
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of peppervine
Distribution of peppervine
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Distribution Map of peppervine
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for peppervine
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The peppervine is a climbing perennial that requires basic care for thriving. This plant prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, well-drained soil with moderate frost resistance. Attention should be paid to consistent watering, especially during dry periods. The peppervine may encounter challenges such as scale insects and powdery mildew, with susceptibility increasing under stress conditions. Seasonally, spring is a crucial time for pruning to maintain plant shape. Extreme temperature fluctuations may require additional winter protection.
How to Water peppervine?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for peppervine?
How to Propagate peppervine?
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8 most common species：
Pepper vine
Pepper vine (Ampelopsis arborea) is a plant native to the southwestern region of the United States. It is planted as an ornamental vine in gardens, but gardeners must be careful because it can rapidly grow and pull down the branches from other trees.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis heterophylla var. vestita) is native to the Anhui, Fujian, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Huangdi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang provinces of China. This species grows at elevations up to 2000 m. It is often found in forests and valleys.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry, or Ampelopsis heterophylla var. brevipedunculata, is a member of the grape family whose vines can grow up to 8 m long. While the berries are technically edible, they are not particularly palatable.
Variegated virginia creeper
Variegated virginia creeper is a climbing vine known for its lush foliage which changes from bronze-tinted green to deep green as it matures. It sprouts small, inconspicuous flowers, followed by birds-attracting ornamental berries that shift from green to a medley of yellow, then red, and finally a dark blue or purple. Thriving in temperate climates, variegated virginia creeper can adapt to various soil types, benefiting from full sun to partial shade. Its vigorous growth habit makes it an excellent choice for covering trellises and fences.
Japanese peppervine
Japanese peppervine is a climbing vine that thrives in the dappled sunlight of forest edges and woodlands. With its heart-shaped leaves and delicate tendrils, it easily scales nearby structures to reach light. In summer, inconspicuous flowers give way to non-edible, ornamental berries that transition from green to deep purple, adding visual interest to its environment.
Heart-leaf pepper vine
Heart-leaf pepper vine is a dense, climbing vine known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and rushed growth capacity. This plant boasts clusters of small, round fruits, turning from green to brilliant shades of purple as they ripen. Primarily found in woodland areas, heart-leaf pepper vine often relies on the shade and support of other trees for survival and growth. Its adaptability allows it to thrive in various soil conditions, making it a common resident of Southern U.S. forests.
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
A strong spreader, the ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' is set apart by its unique visual appeal, with its pink stems and splotched green-white leaves. With a climbing habit, the ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' can be grown on fences, trellises, or baskets and has a self-sowing habit. "Elegans" is the Latin word for "elegant," and is commonly applied to species names because of its general utility.
Canton ampelopsis
Ampelopsis cantoniensis, is a vine native to China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
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Pepper vine
Pepper vine
Pepper vine (Ampelopsis arborea) is a plant native to the southwestern region of the United States. It is planted as an ornamental vine in gardens, but gardeners must be careful because it can rapidly grow and pull down the branches from other trees.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis heterophylla var. vestita) is native to the Anhui, Fujian, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Huangdi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang provinces of China. This species grows at elevations up to 2000 m. It is often found in forests and valleys.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry, or Ampelopsis heterophylla var. brevipedunculata, is a member of the grape family whose vines can grow up to 8 m long. While the berries are technically edible, they are not particularly palatable.
Variegated virginia creeper
Variegated virginia creeper
Variegated virginia creeper is a climbing vine known for its lush foliage which changes from bronze-tinted green to deep green as it matures. It sprouts small, inconspicuous flowers, followed by birds-attracting ornamental berries that shift from green to a medley of yellow, then red, and finally a dark blue or purple. Thriving in temperate climates, variegated virginia creeper can adapt to various soil types, benefiting from full sun to partial shade. Its vigorous growth habit makes it an excellent choice for covering trellises and fences.
Japanese peppervine
Japanese peppervine
Japanese peppervine is a climbing vine that thrives in the dappled sunlight of forest edges and woodlands. With its heart-shaped leaves and delicate tendrils, it easily scales nearby structures to reach light. In summer, inconspicuous flowers give way to non-edible, ornamental berries that transition from green to deep purple, adding visual interest to its environment.
Heart-leaf pepper vine
Heart-leaf pepper vine
Heart-leaf pepper vine is a dense, climbing vine known for its distinctive heart-shaped leaves and rushed growth capacity. This plant boasts clusters of small, round fruits, turning from green to brilliant shades of purple as they ripen. Primarily found in woodland areas, heart-leaf pepper vine often relies on the shade and support of other trees for survival and growth. Its adaptability allows it to thrive in various soil conditions, making it a common resident of Southern U.S. forests.
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans'
A strong spreader, the ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' is set apart by its unique visual appeal, with its pink stems and splotched green-white leaves. With a climbing habit, the ampelopsis brevipedunculata 'Elegans' can be grown on fences, trellises, or baskets and has a self-sowing habit. "Elegans" is the Latin word for "elegant," and is commonly applied to species names because of its general utility.
Canton ampelopsis
Canton ampelopsis
Ampelopsis cantoniensis, is a vine native to China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Monkshoodvine
Monkshoodvine
Monkshoodvine is a climbing vine known for its deeply lobed, maple-like leaves, and small, globular berries that mature from green to a striking blue. As a deciduous climber, it thrives in well-drained soils, often using tendrils to ascend trees and structures, which in turn offers it the vertical space needed to maximize sunlight exposure.
Ampelopsis delavayana
Ampelopsis delavayana
Ampelopsis delavayana make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
peppervine
Ampelopsis
Peppervine make up a genus of deciduous climbing vines that thrive in temperate and mountainous regions. This genus is unique among vines and climbing plants in that all species have trifoliate leaves and stipules that grow together at the base of the petiole. Some species make for popular garden plants but may be invasive.
Lifespan
Perennial
Key Facts About peppervine
Feedback
Attributes of peppervine
Leaf type
Deciduous
Scientific Classification of peppervine
Distribution of peppervine
Feedback
Distribution Map of peppervine
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for peppervine
Feedback
The peppervine is a climbing perennial that requires basic care for thriving. This plant prefers partial shade to full sun and moist, well-drained soil with moderate frost resistance. Attention should be paid to consistent watering, especially during dry periods. The peppervine may encounter challenges such as scale insects and powdery mildew, with susceptibility increasing under stress conditions. Seasonally, spring is a crucial time for pruning to maintain plant shape. Extreme temperature fluctuations may require additional winter protection.
How to Water peppervine?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for peppervine?
How to Propagate peppervine?
How to Plant peppervine?
Exploring the peppervine Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Pepper vine
Pepper vine (Ampelopsis arborea) is a plant native to the southwestern region of the United States. It is planted as an ornamental vine in gardens, but gardeners must be careful because it can rapidly grow and pull down the branches from other trees.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry (Ampelopsis heterophylla var. vestita) is native to the Anhui, Fujian, Guizhou, Hebei, Henan, Huangdi, Jiangxi, Sichuan, Yunnan, and Zhejiang provinces of China. This species grows at elevations up to 2000 m. It is often found in forests and valleys.
Porcelain berry
Porcelain berry, or Ampelopsis heterophylla var. brevipedunculata, is a member of the grape family whose vines can grow up to 8 m long. While the berries are technically edible, they are not particularly palatable.
Variegated virginia creeper
Variegated virginia creeper is a climbing vine known for its lush foliage which changes from bronze-tinted green to deep green as it matures. It sprouts small, inconspicuous flowers, followed by birds-attracting ornamental berries that shift from green to a medley of yellow, then red, and finally a dark blue or purple. Thriving in temperate climates, variegated virginia creeper can adapt to various soil types, benefiting from full sun to partial shade. Its vigorous growth habit makes it an excellent choice for covering trellises and fences.
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All Species of peppervine
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
Your Ultimate Guide to Plants
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17,000 local species +400,000 global species studied
Nearly 5 years of research
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