Overview
Ampelopsis grossedentata is a climbing climber wall shrub in the genus Ampelopsis, part of the Vitaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Ampelopsis grossedentata grows best in full sun, partial shade and full shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include climbers, ground cover and wall shrubs.
About
Ampelopsis grossedentata is a robust, self-supporting deciduous woody vine from the Vitaceae family. It features simple, lobed, or pinnately divided foliage that often changes colour in the autumn. This climbing plant produces inconspicuous greenish flowers in spring and summer, followed by blue or black berries. It thrives in a range of light conditions from full sun to full shade and can grow in various soil types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. Suitable for use as a climber, ground cover, or wall shrub, it is hardy to UK zone H4 and benefits from support and propagation by layering or hardwood cuttings.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Ampelopsis
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade, Full shade
- Soil type
- Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
- Aspect
- North-facing, West-facing, South-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Ampelopsis grossedentata size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climber Wall Shrub
- Habit
- Climbing
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Climbers, Ground cover, Wall shrubs
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Ampelopsis grossedentata
- Propagation
- Layering, Hardwood cuttings
- Pest resistance
- Glasshouse red spider mite, Vine weevil
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ampelopsis grossedentata?
Ampelopsis grossedentata prefers full sun, partial shade and full shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Ampelopsis grossedentata need?
Ampelopsis grossedentata is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to well-drained.
Is Ampelopsis grossedentata hardy in the UK?
Ampelopsis grossedentata has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Ampelopsis grossedentata?
Layering, Hardwood cuttings.
