A vigorous native vine producing clusters of small, dark purple to black grapes with a musky-sweet flavor, ideal for eating fresh or making wine. Requires sturdy support and prefers warm, sunny locations.
Overview
Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
10–30′ tall × 8–15′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
moderate
Flood Tolerance
moderate
Zone 5aZone 9b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5a to Zone 9b
pH Range
68
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 8
Soil Texture
Medium, Fine
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
early successionalmid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia
