Riverbank Grape
Vitis riparia
Also listed as Vitis columbina, Vitis concolor
Also known as Frost Grape
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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.
Why grow it
Riverbank grape offers cold hardiness to USDA zone 2 or 3, outperforming most wine and table grape cultivars in northern regions. Its small fruit and vigorous growth make it better suited to wildlife plantings and visual screens than to commercial fruit production, though it does produce edible berries. As a native species, it integrates well into permaculture systems that emphasize regional plant communities and requires less pest management than introduced grape varieties in its native range.
Watch out for
This species produces substantial woody growth annually and benefits from regular pruning to manage coverage and maintain structure on arbors. Fruit production can be inconsistent year to year depending on spring frost timing and pruning severity, so manage expectations if harvest is a primary goal.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Vitaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Riverbank Grape grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Riverbank grape offers cold hardiness to USDA zone 2 or 3, outperforming most wine and table grape cultivars in northern regions. Its small fruit and vigorous growth make it better suited to wildlife plantings and visual screens than to commercial fruit production, though it does produce edible berries. As a native species, it integrates well into permaculture systems that emphasize regional plant communities and requires less pest management than introduced grape varieties in its native range.
Watch out for
This species produces substantial woody growth annually and benefits from regular pruning to manage coverage and maintain structure on arbors. Fruit production can be inconsistent year to year depending on spring frost timing and pruning severity, so manage expectations if harvest is a primary goal.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Vitaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Edible Parts
Season of Interest
Climber
Vines that climb the layers above on a support.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
Deer Resistance
Inferred from USDA browse palatability
pH Range
Soil Texture
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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