AMPELOPSIS brevipedunculata 'Elegans'

Deciduous - 3-lobed or 5-lobed palmate leaves 5-15cm (2-6in) long. Attractive, spherical, pinkish-purple fruit, turning to clear blue.

Height and Spread - to 4m (13ft)

Climber - Some of these climbing plants will need trellis or wire supports if grown on walls or fences. Other grow aerial roots and are self-clinging - woody climber.

Hardy - cold winter - Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F)

Full sun - a sunny site encourages fruiting.

Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - none.

Place of origin - northeastern Asia.

Hardiness - Fully hardy

Leaf colour (if not green) - Silver variegated

Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - restrict roots for better fruiting.