Description | Monkshood Vine (Ampelopsis aconitifolia) A fast-growing deciduous woody vine. Clings to its supporting structure by tendrils. Has blue berries turning to yellow to orange. |
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Pronunciation | (am-pel-OP-sis) (a-kon-eye-tih-FOH-lee-uh) |
Plant Type | woody vines |
Sunlight | full, mostly sunny, some shade |
Moisture | average |
Soil & Site | average |
Flowers | greenish |
Leaves | green, turning yellow |
Stems | clusters of non-showy greenish flowers, late summer |
Dimensions | 15 plus feet |
Maintenance | prune back to maintain size |
Propagation | cuttings, seeds? |
Native Site | Native to northern China and Mongolia. Has escaped into the wild in the USA. |
Misc Facts | syn. Vitis aconitifolia |
Notes & Reference | #62-Manual of Climbers and Wall Plants (J K Burras, Mark Griffiths) |