frost grape

Also known as: riverbank grape

A vigorous woody climber with heart-shaped, sometimes lobed, coarsely toothed bright green leaves up to 20cm across. Small, scented yellow-green flowers are produced in spring, followed by clusters of blue-black fruits

Scientific classification

Species: frost grape (Vitis riparia)
Genus: Vitis
Family: Vitaceae

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Toxicity: Climber Wall Shrub
Plant type: 8-12 metres
Height: 4-8 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Climbing
Habit: Autumn · Spring · Summer
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of frost grape

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Culture

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Toxicity

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Quick identification of frost grape

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frost grape care guide

Water deeply and regularly during dry periods; reduce watering after fruit set.
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water deeply and regularly during dry periods; reduce watering after fruit set.

Fertilizing

Apply a balanced vine fertilizer in early spring and again after flowering.

Pruning

Routine pruning is unnecessary; shorten overlong shoots to fit the available space. For last-year flowering growth, prune after flowering; for current-year flowering growth, prune in late winter or spring. This guidance is for established plants.

Propagation

Propagate by layering in autumn or hardwood cuttings in late winter

Growing

Grow in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich, preferably neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Keep watered in dry spells. The fruits of this species are popular with wildlife, though generally too sour for human consumption

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