About Porcelainberry (Ampelopsis brevipedunculata)
Life cycle
Woody, deciduous perennial vine similar to wild grape; invasive. At one time commonly sold by the nursery trade
Growth habit
Climbs by tendrils; leaves alternate, dark green, maple-shaped with toothed margins, vary from slightly lobed to deeply cut
![tendrils of porcelainberry](/extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2021-03/hgic_invasives_porcelainberry_tendrils_741.jpg?itok=bnwBjTQg)
Reproduction
Seeds and regrowth from roots
![fruit of porcelainberry](/extension.umd.edu/sites/extension.umd.edu/files/styles/optimized/public/2021-03/hgic_invasives_porcelainberry_fruit_511.jpg?itok=YPCTd-V_)
Conditions that favor growth
Common in moist shady environments
Cultural control
Remove plants to the ground before seeds are formed and dispersed; may take several seasons of manual removal to get under control
Additional resources
Invasive Vine and Groundcover Control
Plant Invaders of Mid-Atlantic Natural Areas
(PDF) Weeds Gone Wild: Alien Plant Invaders of Natural Areas
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