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Ampelopsis brevipedunculata |
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Porcelain Ivy, Porcelain Berry Vine |
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Vigorous, climbing vine clinging by tendrils |
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Growing 10-15 feet tall, possibly up to 25 feet |
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Flowers are greenish, borne in long-stalked
cymes, insignificant. |
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July |
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Leaves are alternate, simple, 2½-5 inches
long,
3-5 lobed, similar in appearance to grape
leaves. |
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Fall color is nonexistent. |
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Climbs by tendrils |
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Fruit is a berry, ¼-⅓ inch in diameter,
pale lilac to yellow and finally to bright blue
or turquoise,
very beautiful with a porcelain-like finish,
ripening in September-October |
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Full sun to light
shade |
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