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peppervine

peppervine

Nekemias arborea

vineβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§ moderate waterZone 5b – Zone 10b

Peppervine is a vigorous deciduous climbing vine with small greenish flowers and colorful berries that ripen from red to black. It is valued for its ornamental foliage and fruits, and adapts well to various landscape conditions.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
10–0.1β€² tall Γ— 10–20β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

moderate

Flood Tolerance

low
Zone 5bZone 10b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 10b

pH Range

48
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 4 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, cutting