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muscadine

muscadine

Vitis rotundifolia

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 5aZone 9b

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

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

Function & Care

edibleerosion controlhedgerowpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting, layering