Ampelopsis brevipendiculata 'Elegans'
Common name: 
Elegans Porcelain Berry
Elegans Porcelain Ampelopsis
Pronunciation: 
am-pe-LOP-sis brev-i-ped-unk-u-LA-ta
Family: 
Vitacea
Genus: 
Ampelopsis
Type: 
Broadleaf
Native to (or naturalized in) Oregon: 
No
  • Deciduous variegated vine, less vigorous and less aggressive than non-variegated forms.  Leaves simple, alternate, dark green and heavily mottled with white and some pink.
  • Sun (best for fruiting) or part shade, nearly any soil.  Requires support for climbing.  Recommended as patio plants or for a hanging basket.
  • Hardy to USDA Zone 4      Introduced before 1847, reportedly true-to-seed. (syn. 'Tricolor').
  • Silverton, Oregon: The Oregon Garden
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