Ampelopsis Species, Cow Itch, Peppervine, Pepper Vine
Ampelopsisarborea

Family: Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Ampelopsis (am-pel-OP-sis)
Species: arborea (ar-BOR-ee-uh)

Synonym:Vitis arborea

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Where to Grow
Grow outdoors year-round in hardiness zone
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting