California Wild Grape
Vitis californica
Also listed as Vitex californica
Also known as California Grape, Pacific Grape
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A vigorous native vine sometimes grown for its small, tart grapes, best for juice or jelly. Young leaves can wrap and flavor baked dishes. Drought tolerant, with red and orange fall color.
Why grow it
A native deciduous climber that needs little supplemental water once established, unlike many tender cultivated grapes. It also offers fall color and berries for birds, and its roots can help stabilize slopes.
Watch out for
Vigorous growth can smother nearby plantings, so give it a sturdy support and room to spread. Birds may spread seed to unintended areas, and established woody vines take sustained effort to remove. Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Vitaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A vigorous native vine sometimes grown for its small, tart grapes, best for juice or jelly. Young leaves can wrap and flavor baked dishes. Drought tolerant, with red and orange fall color.
Climate Match for your location
See how well California Wild Grape grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
A native deciduous climber that needs little supplemental water once established, unlike many tender cultivated grapes. It also offers fall color and berries for birds, and its roots can help stabilize slopes.
Watch out for
Vigorous growth can smother nearby plantings, so give it a sturdy support and room to spread. Birds may spread seed to unintended areas, and established woody vines take sustained effort to remove. Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Vitaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
California
Native to: California
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
pH Range
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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