Porcelain Berry, Amur peppervine, Blueberry Climber, Porcelain Berry Vine

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata

Physical Characteristics

Ampelopsis brevipedunculata is a deciduous Climber growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 4 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, E. Russia.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Leaves Edible Uses: Leaf buds - cooked[105]. Leaves and stems - cooked[2, 105, 177]. Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177]. The fruit is 6 - 8mm in diameter[200] and is carried in small bunches like grapes[K]. Not very palatable[K].

Medicinal Uses

Antiphlogistic Depurative Febrifuge The fresh fruits, roots and leaves are antiphlogistic, depurative and febrifuge. Resolves clots[147]. It is used externally in the treatment of boils, abscesses and ulcers, traumatic bruises and aches[147].

Known Hazards

None known