Fox Grape
Vitis labrusca
Also listed as Vitis blanda, Vitis bracteata
Also known as Concord Grape, Northern Fox Grape, Plum Grape
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A vigorous North American grape vine valued for its sweet, musky fruit used fresh and in juice and jams. Hardy and productive, it climbs readily and produces purple-black grapes in late summer.
Why grow it
Fox grape offers reliable productivity and cold hardiness across a wider climatic range than most European wine grape varieties, making it a practical choice for northern and eastern North American gardens. It produces fruit suitable for fresh consumption, juice, and preserves without requiring the extended growing season demanded by vinifera grapes. The vigorous growth habit and disease tolerance typical of labrusca genetics reduce maintenance needs compared to more susceptible cultivars.
Watch out for
The characteristic musky or foxy flavor profile of labrusca grapes is polarizing; some find it unpalatable and may prefer hybrid or vinifera varieties. Vigorous vines require sturdy trellising and regular pruning to manage growth and maintain fruit quality, as uncontrolled canopies tend toward dense foliage that can impede air circulation and increase disease pressure. Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Vitaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A vigorous North American grape vine valued for its sweet, musky fruit used fresh and in juice and jams. Hardy and productive, it climbs readily and produces purple-black grapes in late summer.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Fox Grape grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Fox grape offers reliable productivity and cold hardiness across a wider climatic range than most European wine grape varieties, making it a practical choice for northern and eastern North American gardens. It produces fruit suitable for fresh consumption, juice, and preserves without requiring the extended growing season demanded by vinifera grapes. The vigorous growth habit and disease tolerance typical of labrusca genetics reduce maintenance needs compared to more susceptible cultivars.
Watch out for
The characteristic musky or foxy flavor profile of labrusca grapes is polarizing; some find it unpalatable and may prefer hybrid or vinifera varieties. Vigorous vines require sturdy trellising and regular pruning to manage growth and maintain fruit quality, as uncontrolled canopies tend toward dense foliage that can impede air circulation and increase disease pressure. Grapes and raisins are toxic to dogs.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Vitaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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