Peppervine

Scientific Name: Nekemias arborea (L.) J. Wen & Boggan


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Rhamnales / Vitaceae / Nekemias Raf./ Nekemias arborea (L.) J. Wen & Boggan

Peppervine
General Information
Usda SymbolNEAR5
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubVine,
Native LocationsNEAR5

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Peppervine.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseMedium
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum110
Hedge ToleranceNone
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim2700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim1200
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)6
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceTolerant
Temperature, Minimum (°F)-13


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationClimbing
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodSummer
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantYes
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerPorous
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanModerate
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)0.1
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorBlack


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndSummer
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Peppervine

Peppervine

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