Ampelopsis — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Ampelopsis recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Ampelopsis arborea
Ampelopsis arborea
Family: Vitaceae
Cultivation
Ampelopsis arborea is found in central and southern USA, where the climate ranges from continental with fairly cold winters to subtropical. It is tolerant of winter temperatures dipping to -10°c, but the new growth in spring cannot tolerate frosts and can be damaged by temperatures of 0°c. The plant fruits best in regions with long hot summers that ripen the wood and promote flowering the following year.
Full cultivation guide →Ampelopsis glandulosa
Ampelopsis glandulosa
Family: Vitaceae
Cultivation
Ampelopsis glandulosa has a very wide range, from the far east of the Russian Federation through China to India, Vietnam and the Philippines. Most forms of this species, especially the forms brevipedunculata and heterophylla, are very cold-hardy when dormant, though forms from the south of the plants range can be frost-tender. The young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun.
Full cultivation guide →Ampelopsis humulifolia
Ampelopsis humulifolia
Family: Vitaceae
Cultivation
Ampelopsis humulifolia is tolerant of very cold winters - the dormant plants are hardy to at least -25°c if the wood is fully ripened. However, the young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. The plant needs long, hot summers to fully ripen its wood if it is to flower and fruit freely.
Full cultivation guide →Ampelopsis japonica
Ampelopsis japonica
Family: Vitaceae
Cultivation
Ampelopsis japonica is capable of withstanding temperatures down to -12°c or lower when it is dormant in the winter. However, the young growth in spring, even on mature plants, is frost-tender and so it is best to grow the plants in a position sheltered from the early morning sun. Prefers a deep rich loam in a warm sheltered position in sun or semi-shade.
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