Peppervine (Ampelopsis arborea)
Peppervine is a deciduous vine with leaves that are alternate, bipinnate or tripinnate with a coarsely toothed margin. The bark is brown with thin layers. In summer, small, 5-petaled green flowers are borne on short cymes. The vine produces a blue-black drupe that matures in late summer to early fall.
WildlifeFruit is eaten by songbirds and small mammals. White-tailed deer browse the leaves and twigs.
| Plant Type |
Vine |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Low |
| Regions |
Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade |
| Soil |
Wet, Moist |
| Bloom Times |
Summer, Late Summer |
| Seed Times |
Late Summer |
| Wildlife Value |
Fleshy Fruit |
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