Ampelopsis glandulosa var. brevipedunculata (Maxim.) Momiy.

A climber which grows up to 20 m long. It climbs with twisting tendrils. It loses its leaves during the year. Leaves are alternate and have lobes. They have teeth around the edge. The leaves are 8-13 cm long. They are an attractive bright green. Flowers are light green and produced in clusters. The fruit is carried in small bunches. Fruit are 6-8 mm across. The fruit can be white, pink, green or blue. They turn black when ripe.

It grows naturally in thickets in hills all over Japan. It needs a warm sheltered position in full sun. The need a fertile porous soil. It can grow in light shade. It cannot tolerate water logging. It can survive frosts. It does best with a pH of 6-6.5. It suits hardiness zones 4-10.

The leaf buds are eaten cooked. The leaves and stems are eaten cooked. The fruit are eaten raw or cooked.

It can be grown by seed, cuttings or layering. Softwood or hardwood cuttings can be used. It should be near a wall or trellis.