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Pink-stemmed, grape-like, green foliage is splashed with white and hints of pink. Vivid, porcelain-like, bright blue and violet berries appear in the fall.
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Invasive. It spreads very quickly since birds and mammals eat and thus disperse the seeds.
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.