Texas Gardening: Texas Native Plant Pictures ( Vines ), 1 by bettydee

bettydee wrote:
Ampelopsis arborea, Peppervine, Vitaceae (Grape) Family, Texas native

A deciduous perennial bushy vine grows 15 - 30 feet. Leaves divide into 5 toothed leaflets. New Growth has red tinge. Plant prefers deep moist loam. Will grow in full sun or light shade. Foliage turns red in autumn. Flowers greenish, 5 petaled and borne in clusters. Fruits turn white to red then black. Can be invasive. This is a photo of this year's seedling.

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