Ampelopsis glandulosa

Porcelain Berry is a perennial, woody vine native to Asia. It was introduced into the U.S. in the 1870s as a landscape ornamental. The vigorous growth of the vines and beautiful berries made it a favorite in landscape designs. Unfortunately, the Jekyll and Hyde nature of porcelain berry was not discovered until it was too late to turn back the tide.

I posted a BYGL Alert last October on Porcelain-Berry when the problem berries were fully ripened and available for widespread distribution by birds and other animals. I'm revisiting this ever-expanding non-native vine because its invasive arc in southwest Ohio is being compared by some horticultural professionals as possibly rivaling kudzu.