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Most noteworthy are the multicoloured clusters of berries that form in the fall. The porcelain-like finish (hence the name)and the unique, amethyst colour of the berries make this a showy vine for the garden.
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| • | Summer |
| • | Climbing |
| • | Green (dark) |
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Invasive. It spreads very quickly since birds and mammals eat and thus disperse the seeds.
Grow Me Instead recommends Parthenocissus quinquefolia or Lonicera sempervirens spp as possible alternatives.
Ampelopsis grow best in a moist to average, well-drained soil, in full sun to partial shade. Prune out dead wood in the spring. To keep a dense habit and young, colourful foliage, prune the entire plant back to 30 cm every 3 years. Ampelopsis need a trellis or wires to cling to for support.