Botanical Name: Vitis vinifera
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Common Name: European Grapevine  
Plant photo of: Vitis vinifera
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  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine, Vegetable

 

Height Range

12-25'

 

Flower Color

n/a

 

Flower Season

n/a

 

Leaf Color

Green

 

Bark Color

Brown

 

Fruit Color

Black, Green, Pink, Red, White

 

Fruit Season

Summer, Fall

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Low, Medium, Extra in Summer

 

Growth Rate

Fast

 

Soil Type

Loam

 

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

 

Accenting Features

Espalier

 

Seasonal Interest

Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Stephanie Duer
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  • Description

  • Notes

Grapes are a wonderful addition to a garden, even without the fabulous fruit. Grapes are fast growing, and given a proper structure to scramble on, will provide screening and shade. Many species are available that grow along the Wasatch Front, even wine varieties. A very woody, twining, tendrilling vine, they need substantial support. Fruit generally begins to ripen late summer to early fall, depending on the variety. Young leaves can be pickled. Some have lovely fall color. Grows 15 to 25 feet tall and wide.
Grapes need full sun, and well-drained, organic soil. For tips on the best methods for amending soil and for pruning techniques, see Guides. What you don't eat, the birds will devour!