Climbing vine - beautiful berries

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  1. Ryes dad

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    This is growing up the ironwork of our side porch. Previous owner planted a lot of ornamental shrubs and trees around the property but I've been unable to identify this one yet. Any ideas?
     

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    That would be it! Thanks very much, Silver Surfer.

    Once I had the identification, I came across this:

    Porcelain berry, Ampelopsis brevipedunculata – This plant is still sold by nurseries. Don’t buy it especially if you live in the eastern half of the US.

    Any idea why? Only reason I can think of is the fact that it's a fast grower and an excellent climber.

    I'd hate to have to yank it out...it's doing a nice job keeping our porch in the shade and provides a home to about 30 sparrows.

    Again, thanks for your speedy ID!

    Matt
     
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    The only reason I can think of is that in some places it is concidered an invasive species. This link seems to say it is a problem in the Eastern U.S.A.

    http://www.invasive.org/species/subject.cfm?sub=3007
     

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