Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla
Porcelain Ampelopsis

Previously known as:  Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii

 This plant is considered invasive.

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata var. maximowiczii - Overall Habit
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 Hardiness:
 Deciduous / Evergreen:
 Flower Notes:
Green (Not ornamentally important)
 Foliage Notes:
Green (Dark green foliage in summer); Brown (No appreciable fall color)
 Fruit Notes:
Multi-Colored (Beautiful berries (0.25-0.33" dia.) begin yellow to pale lilac to amethyst purple to bright blue, often all colors)
 Ultimate Height:
10-15+ feet
 Ultimate Spread:
10-15+ feet
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 Soil Notes:
Adaptable to many soils except those that are permanently wet
 Range:
China, Korea, Japan
 Diagnostic Characteristics:
Alternate leaves are mostly 3-lobed, deep green (to 5" long), with cordate leaf base. Clusters (cymes) of non-showy, greenish flowers appear in the leaf axils in July. Pubescent stems when young.
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  Special Characteristics:
  • Fast Growth Rate 229
  • Notable Texture 282
  • Midwest Invasive 42
  • Trellis/Post/Fence Climber 28

    • Additional Information

    Best fruiting in full sun. Restricting root growth can enhance fruit production. Japanese beetles love them. Can be invasive. Rampant growth.

    When Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla has been observed flowering or fruiting at Purdue University

    Flowering

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    Fruiting

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    2 Ampelopsis glandulosa var. heterophylla found

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    = Heritage plant = Memorial plant
    Number Accession ID Location
    12009_00130*AHGRH
    22009_00119*AHGRH

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