Peppervine

 

Common Name	Peppervine
Scientific Name	Ampelopsis arborea
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	small mammals, large mammals
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	8'to 20'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	reddish purple fall color; will grow over rock out-croppings; aggressive grower; high climbing; summer fruits used extensively by raccoons