Porcelain Berry (Ampelopsis glandulosa) is in the Grape Family family (Vitaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,473 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to September, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Porcelain Berry: observations by month (U.S.)
About Porcelain Berry
Ampelopsis glandulosa is a species of plant native to China, Japan, India, Nepal, Myanmar, Vietnam, and the Philippines.From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Porcelain Berry by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 188 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Virginia | 168 | August | Jun–Sep |
| District of Columbia | 163 | August | Jul–Sep |
| North Carolina | 143 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Maryland | 142 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Massachusetts | 135 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Pennsylvania | 124 | August | Jun–Sep |
| New Jersey | 103 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Kentucky | 62 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Ohio | 50 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Georgia | 46 | June | May–Sep |
| Connecticut | 40 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Delaware | 31 | July | Jun–Sep |
| Rhode Island | 20 | August | Aug–Aug |
| West Virginia | 13 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Michigan | 10 | July | Jul–Aug |
| Illinois | 9 | July | Jun–Aug |
| Indiana | 9 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Tennessee | 6 | August | Aug–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Porcelain Berry?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from June to September.
Where is Porcelain Berry most often seen?
The most observations come from New York, Virginia, District of Columbia.