Suggested Native Replacements:
Synonym(s)
Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata
Ampelopsis brevipedunculata
Common Name
Porcelain-berry
Porcelainberry
Plant Form
Vines
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Considered Invasive by the State of Virginia?
Yes
Threat Level
High
Additional Info
Notes: This hardy vine is popular in the horticultural trade. Its attractive berries are carried by animals beyond garden plantings, allowing the vine to spread into natural areas where it can climb to heights of 20 feet or more. It is reported as invasive throughout the Mid-Atlantic region and is prolific in natural areas in Arlington.
Method of removal: Cut and paint
Control methods: Prune in fall or spring to prevent flower buds; Cut at ground level and again two feet above ground
Attention! Resprouts. Bag fruits
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Native Look-alikes
Phytolacca americana
Vitis aestivalis
Vitis cinerea
Vitis labrusca
Vitis rupestris
Vitis vulpina
iNaturalist Research-grade Observations