pepper vine

Ampelopsis arborea

Summary 2

Ampelopsis arborea, commonly known as pepper vine, is native to the Southeastern United States, Texas, and New Mexico. It spreads rapidly, climbing up trees and bushes. Although it is attractive, its rapid growth and ability to pull down trees makes it a nusiance if not strictly confined.

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  1. (c) Mary Keim, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://www.flickr.com/photos/38514062@N03/7670413330
  2. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ampelopsis_arborea

More Info

iNat Map

Form vine
Fruit type Drupe
Fruit color Black, Blue
Fruit season Fall, Summer
Leaf arrangement Alternate
Simple/compound Compound, Compound (pinnate)
Evergreen or deciduous Deciduous
Flower color green, red