Humulifolia Ampelopsis (Ampelopsis humulifolia)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Ampelopsis humulifolia is a deciduous Climber growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from July to August, and the seeds ripen in October. The species is monoecious (individual flowers are either male or female, but both sexes can be found on the same plant) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: medium (loamy) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit. The fruit is about 4 - 5mm in diameter and is carried in small bunches like grapes. Leaves. No more details. — The fruit is about 4 - 5mm in diameter and is carried in small bunches like grapes.; No more details.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands and thickets, 900 - 1500 metres. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)