Loveless, Brenda K.
Ampelopsis cordata Michx.
Heartleaf peppervine, Heart-leaf ampelopsis
Vitaceae (Grape Family)
A
tendril bearing
vine climbing into trees in stream bottoms and wooded canyons, bearing a resemblance to wild grapes but the
fruit not edible. Leaf blades up to 5 inches long and 4 inches wide broadly
ovate, with an extended tip, coarsely
toothed margins, and a
truncate to heart shaped base. Flowers inconspicuous, borne in clusters
opposite the leaves, the flower stems frequently twining as tendrils.
Fruit a
berry up to 5/16 inch in diameter, slightly wider than long, ripening from late summer into fall.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: Perennial Habit: Vine Leaf Retention: Deciduous Size Notes: Climber
Leaf: Green
Flower:
Fruit: Purple
Size Class: 12-36 ft.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , Green
Bloom Time: May , Jun
Distribution
USA: AL , AR , CT , FL , GA , IL , IN , IA , KS , KY , LA , MD , MS , MO , NE , NC , OH , OK , SC , TN , TX , VA , WV , WI
Native Habitat: Stream/river banks, Open woodlands, Flood plains/bottomland
USDA Native Status: L48(N) Growing Conditions
Water Use: Medium
Light Requirement: Part Shade
Soil Moisture: Dry
CaCO3 Tolerance: Medium
Soil Description: Limestone-based, Caliche type, Sandy, Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam, Clay
Benefit
Use Ornamental: Attractive, Fast growing, Twines on fences & other plants
Use Wildlife: Fruit-birds
Conspicuous Flowers: yes
Last Update: 2012-07-12
