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riverbank grape

riverbank grape

Vitis riparia

vine☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 3bZone 9b

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A vigorous native North American grapevine with small dark fruit and attractive fall foliage. It climbs by tendrils and is highly cold-hardy, making it useful for covering arbors and fences in colder climates.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
fast
Size
30–45′ tall × 20–40′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Family
Vitaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Missouri, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas

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

SpringSummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with