Profile
Fox Grape
Vitis lambrusca
Vine
Height |
8 - 10 (feet) |
|---|---|
Spread |
0 - 0 (feet) |
Distinctions |
Dark green leaves; ornamental, twining woody stems; dark blue fruit. |
Limitations |
Prefers a warm site for best growth; needs well-drained soil; small fruit size; susceptible to mildew. |
Hardiness |
SC, SE (Zone 5) |
Origin |
Introduced by University of South Dakota; cross between Fredonia and wild grape, V. riparia. |
Cultivars |
‘Valiant’ hardy in SC; a ‘Concord’ type grape; hardy to Zone 3. |
