Vitis spp. (VIE-tis)

Deciduous—Sun Vine
Spacing 8′–10′

 

HABIT:  Fast-growing climber for trellis or overhead structure. Needs support to get started.
 

CULTURE:  Any well-drained soil, low water and fertilization requirements.
 

USES:  Good for quickly cooling a hot spot in summer. Eating grapes and wine.
 

PROBLEMS:  Grasshoppers, caterpillars, Pierce’s disease on ‘Concord’ and ‘Thompson Seedless.’ Try to buy other varieties such as Mustang and Mortensen.
 

HABIT:  Some grape vines can get out of hand by growing so fast. Keep them out of trees. Native worldwide. The native ‘Wild Mustang’ is great for jams and jellies.

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