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Grapevines (Vitis)
Grapevines are very old plants - scientific research has found they have been around for millions of years, and have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years. Grapevines must be grown around solid structures such as trellises in order to be cultivated successfully. Some Greek gods such as Staphylus have been associated with grapes and wine. Typically the varieties of grapes used in wine are different than those eaten directly.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Grapevines
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Attributes of Grapevines
Planting Time
Spring, Early summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Plant Height
10 m
Spread
1 m
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Grapevines
Distribution of Grapevines
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Distribution Map of Grapevines
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Grapevines
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Grapevines' is a plant genus known for its climber habit and notable for its fruit production, particularly grapes. Basic care includes exposure to full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering. They are hardy plants, tolerable to temperature variations. However, they may struggle with common challenges like fungal diseases and pests like Japanese beetles or vine mealybugs. Seasonal care involves pruning in late winter or early spring. Drought-stress during summer should be avoided, and in fall, leaves should be cleaned to prevent disease carryover.
How to Water Grapevines?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Grapevines?
How to Propagate Grapevines?
How to Plant Grapevines?
Exploring the Grapevines Plants
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8 most common species：
Wine grape
Wine grape (Vitis vinifera) is a woody, fruit-bearing vine with a very long and vivid history of cultivation for culinary, recreational, and ritualistic purposes - most notably in winemaking. The earliest known evidence of domesticated wine grapes has been identified in Georgia, and carbon dating traces its domestic origins all the way back to 6000 BC. In addition to wine, the fruit of the wine grape is eaten in the form of grapes, raisins, and currants.
Muscadine
Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is a grapevine species native to North America. Compared to its close relative Vitis vinifera, muscadine has small clusters of round berries that have thicker skin and fleshier texture. The berries are usually dark purple or black when ripe.
Riverbank grape
The riverbank grape is a woody vine that can grow up to 15 m in length. It uses tendrils to climb trees, shrubs, and fences. Riverbank grape is native to North America and is found extensively throughout Canada, as well as the Northcentral and Northeastern United States.
Mustang grape
Mustang grape (*Vitis mustangensis*) is a flowering grapevine that produces grapes. The grapes from mustang grape are a popular ingredient in home-brewed wine. This species has leaves with a white, satiny surface on their lower side.
Summer grape
Summer grape (Vitis aestivalis) is a fruit bearing species native to the central and eastern United States. The cultivar Norton is considered one of the oldest American grapes in commercial production. However, the summer grape has limited commercial viticulture. This is due to its low acidity and neutral flavor profile.
Frost grape
Frost grape (Vitis vulpina) is a species of perennial grapevine found throughout the United States and Canada. Frost grape is also called the winter grape, fox grape, and the wild grape. This species is used commercially for making wine.
California wild grape
Fast and easy to grow, california wild grape can be trained on trellises or grown as a groundcover. The hardy vines can grow up to 9 m long. This deciduous vine turns beautiful shades or red in the fall and then drops its leaves. The bunches of small grapes are edible but usually sour. California wild grape makes a great garden or backyard addition but may become invasive.
Fox grape
Fox grape (Vitis labrusca) is a small, woody deciduous flowering vine. Fox grape produces edible fruit that appears soon after its flowers fade. The grapes have a musky, foxy smell. Fox grape should be planted in deep, loamy, well-drained soil.
All Species of Grapevines
Wine grape
Wine grape
Wine grape (Vitis vinifera) is a woody, fruit-bearing vine with a very long and vivid history of cultivation for culinary, recreational, and ritualistic purposes - most notably in winemaking. The earliest known evidence of domesticated wine grapes has been identified in Georgia, and carbon dating traces its domestic origins all the way back to 6000 BC. In addition to wine, the fruit of the wine grape is eaten in the form of grapes, raisins, and currants.
Muscadine
Muscadine
Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is a grapevine species native to North America. Compared to its close relative Vitis vinifera, muscadine has small clusters of round berries that have thicker skin and fleshier texture. The berries are usually dark purple or black when ripe.
Riverbank grape
Riverbank grape
The riverbank grape is a woody vine that can grow up to 15 m in length. It uses tendrils to climb trees, shrubs, and fences. Riverbank grape is native to North America and is found extensively throughout Canada, as well as the Northcentral and Northeastern United States.
Mustang grape
Mustang grape
Mustang grape (*Vitis mustangensis*) is a flowering grapevine that produces grapes. The grapes from mustang grape are a popular ingredient in home-brewed wine. This species has leaves with a white, satiny surface on their lower side.
Summer grape
Summer grape
Summer grape (Vitis aestivalis) is a fruit bearing species native to the central and eastern United States. The cultivar Norton is considered one of the oldest American grapes in commercial production. However, the summer grape has limited commercial viticulture. This is due to its low acidity and neutral flavor profile.
Frost grape
Frost grape
Frost grape (Vitis vulpina) is a species of perennial grapevine found throughout the United States and Canada. Frost grape is also called the winter grape, fox grape, and the wild grape. This species is used commercially for making wine.
California wild grape
California wild grape
Fast and easy to grow, california wild grape can be trained on trellises or grown as a groundcover. The hardy vines can grow up to 9 m long. This deciduous vine turns beautiful shades or red in the fall and then drops its leaves. The bunches of small grapes are edible but usually sour. California wild grape makes a great garden or backyard addition but may become invasive.
Fox grape
Fox grape
Fox grape (Vitis labrusca) is a small, woody deciduous flowering vine. Fox grape produces edible fruit that appears soon after its flowers fade. The grapes have a musky, foxy smell. Fox grape should be planted in deep, loamy, well-drained soil.
Graybark grape
Graybark grape
Graybark grape (Vitis cinerea) is a woody perennial vine that will grow to 15 m tall. It blooms from spring to summer with clusters of small green flowers. Male and female flowers are in different clusters on the same plant. Round black fruit ripen in fall. Berries have a tough skin and a bitter taste.
Amur grape
Amur grape
Amur grape is a hardy, late spring/early summer flowering deciduous climbing vine that likes moist soil and produces a fruit that is attractive to birds. The leaves of amur grape produce a yellow dye.
Canyon grape
Canyon grape
Canyon grape is a species of edible wild grape. The grapes can vary in flavor from sweet to bitter, and can be used in jams and wine. It is also a common food source for various wildlife.
Creeping grapevine
Creeping grapevine
Creeping grapevine is a versatile plant, ideal for growing on walls, trellises, and arbors. This vine's beautiful foliage changes to brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Caution: some parts are toxic to pets.
Catbird grape
Catbird grape
The epithet "palmata" notes its characteristic, palmately lobed leaves (3–5 lobes per leaf, acuminate with rounded sinuses). These are ovate, and typically about 10 to 15 cm long and wide, usually lacking hairs. Its tendrils are branched. Its flowers appear in late Spring. The inflorescences are densely compound panicles measuring 5 to 15 cm in length.
Wine grape 'Regent'
Wine grape 'Regent'
Wine grape 'Regent' is a hybrid cultivar bred from European wine grapes (Vitis vinifera) and American wine species. It is noted for its highly decorative foliage and blue-black grapes that can be eaten fresh or used for making wine. Wines made using these grapes are also known as Regent wines. It ripens early in the season. The cultivar is resistant to powdery mildew.
Mulberry-leaf grape
Mulberry-leaf grape
Mulberry-leaf grape is a sprawling climber with a woody stem, regularly adorning forest margins and open hillsides. Its heart-shaped leaves and clusters of small, greenish-white flowers adapt to a range of light conditions, indicative of mulberry-leaf grape's resilience. Come autumn, the plant boasts bunches of black-purple berries, offering sustenance to local wildlife and reflecting an evolutionary symbiosis with its ecosystem.
Kyoho Grape
Kyoho Grape
Categorized as a luxury grape, the kyoho Grape has garnered game as a Japanese export that is now incorporated into many wonderful recipes around the world. If this large grape strikes you as similar to the Concord variety, this was the intention of its Japanese breeder in 1937.
Wine grape 'Brant'
Wine grape 'Brant'
Wine grape 'Brant' is a wine grape (Vitis vinifera) cultivar prized for its sweet and juicy purple-black fruit and attractive foliage. Commonly used as an ornamental vine with a bonus of edible fruit, this cultivar can also be harvested to create a decent wine. The foliage is a star of the show - it shows red, yellow, and pink markings during the autumn.
Wine grape 'Purpurea'
Wine grape 'Purpurea'
Wine grape 'Purpurea' is a wine grape (Vitis vinifera) cultivar with attractive green leaves that turn burgundy-purple in autumn, hence the cultivar name ("purpurea" refers to the color purple). Although the grapes are edible, this cultivar is mostly grown for its ornamental features, and commonly used with trellises or pergolas.
Wine grape 'Schiava Grossa'
Wine grape 'Schiava Grossa'
Originating from Northern Italy, wine grape 'Schiava Grossa' grows well in moderate climates with mild winters and ample sunshine. This red grape variety is commonly used to produce delicious table wines and has a pleasing fruity aroma.
Fox grape 'Concord'
Fox grape 'Concord'
Fox grape 'Concord' is a classic New England grape, known for its dark blue color and juicy, slightly tart taste. Used in making jams, jellies, and wines, this grape is a staple of the region. It also attracts birds with its sweet smell and has a fun origin story - it was named after Concord, Massachusetts where it was first grown by Ephraim Wales Bull in the mid-19th century.
Wine grape 'Fragola'
Wine grape 'Fragola'
Wine grape 'Fragola' are very old plants - scientific research has found they have been around for millions of years, and have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years. Wine grape 'Fragola' must be grown around solid structures such as trellises in order to be cultivated successfully. Some Greek gods such as Staphylus have been associated with grapes and wine. Typically the varieties of grapes used in wine are different than those eaten directly.
Chinese bramble grape
Chinese bramble grape
Chinese bramble grape is a deciduous climbing vine famed for its robust climbing habit, using tendrils to anchor to structures and trees. It flourishes in temperate regions, sporting large leaves and small clusters of black-purple grapes that nurture wildlife. Unique for its resilience, chinese bramble grape adapts well to varied soils, embodying a vigorous aspect of its native woodland edges.
Sand- grape
Sand- grape
It is used for breeding several French-American hybrids as well as many root stocks. The cultivar known as Rupestris St. George has been widely used in breeding and as a root stock; it is perhaps the best known.
Sweet mountain grape
Sweet mountain grape
Sweet mountain grape is a hardy climbing vine native to the rocky terrains of North America. Its distinctly shaped leaves are broad and heart-shaped with a lush green hue, supporting clusters of small berries that ripen to a deep blue-purple. This resilient species thrives in hillside environments, elegantly draping over stones and trees. Adapted to thrive in varied conditions, sweet mountain grape contributes a wild, rustic charm to the landscapes it graces.
Long grape
Long grape
Long grape is a wild grapevine common in the southern United States, showcasing lush, deciduous foliage. Its leaves are broadly heart-shaped with a textured surface, while in summer small clusters of fragrant, greenish flowers give way to dark blue-black grapes. Thriving in various soils, long grape is resilient and adaptable, often climbing high into trees for sunlight.
Munson's grape
Munson's grape
Munson's grape is a robust, climbing vine bearing spherical, edible fruits with a thick, musky-scented skin. The leaves are broad, heart-shaped, and toothed, often with a rich green hue that turns vibrant in the fall. This variety thrives in warm climates, spreading eagerly with tendrils that grasp onto nearby structures, allowing for the vine's vigorous growth, a testament to its resilience and adaptability.
West indian grape
West indian grape
West indian grape is a versatile climbing shrub, thriving in tropical climates. With its heart-shaped leaves and loose bunches of small, inconspicuous flowers, it's best known for its edible, purple-black berries. These fruits are a favorite among birds and serve as a vital source of nourishment for wildlife. Its robust, woody vines allow west indian grape to ascend to the forest canopy, seeking sunlight and flourishing as part of the region's diverse flora.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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About
Key Facts
Distribution
How To Care
All Species
More Genus
Grapevines
Vitis
Grapevines are very old plants - scientific research has found they have been around for millions of years, and have been cultivated by humans for thousands of years. Grapevines must be grown around solid structures such as trellises in order to be cultivated successfully. Some Greek gods such as Staphylus have been associated with grapes and wine. Typically the varieties of grapes used in wine are different than those eaten directly.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Grapevines
Feedback
Attributes of Grapevines
Planting Time
Spring, Early summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Plant Height
10 m
Spread
1 m
Flower Color
Yellow
Green
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
0 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Grapevines
Distribution of Grapevines
Feedback
Distribution Map of Grapevines
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Grapevines
Feedback
Grapevines' is a plant genus known for its climber habit and notable for its fruit production, particularly grapes. Basic care includes exposure to full sun, well-draining soil, and regular watering. They are hardy plants, tolerable to temperature variations. However, they may struggle with common challenges like fungal diseases and pests like Japanese beetles or vine mealybugs. Seasonal care involves pruning in late winter or early spring. Drought-stress during summer should be avoided, and in fall, leaves should be cleaned to prevent disease carryover.
How to Water Grapevines?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Grapevines?
How to Propagate Grapevines?
How to Plant Grapevines?
Exploring the Grapevines Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Wine grape
Wine grape (Vitis vinifera) is a woody, fruit-bearing vine with a very long and vivid history of cultivation for culinary, recreational, and ritualistic purposes - most notably in winemaking. The earliest known evidence of domesticated wine grapes has been identified in Georgia, and carbon dating traces its domestic origins all the way back to 6000 BC. In addition to wine, the fruit of the wine grape is eaten in the form of grapes, raisins, and currants.
Muscadine
Muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) is a grapevine species native to North America. Compared to its close relative Vitis vinifera, muscadine has small clusters of round berries that have thicker skin and fleshier texture. The berries are usually dark purple or black when ripe.
Riverbank grape
The riverbank grape is a woody vine that can grow up to 15 m in length. It uses tendrils to climb trees, shrubs, and fences. Riverbank grape is native to North America and is found extensively throughout Canada, as well as the Northcentral and Northeastern United States.
Mustang grape
Mustang grape (*Vitis mustangensis*) is a flowering grapevine that produces grapes. The grapes from mustang grape are a popular ingredient in home-brewed wine. This species has leaves with a white, satiny surface on their lower side.
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All Species of Grapevines
Wine grape
Muscadine
Riverbank grape
Mustang grape
Summer grape
Frost grape
California wild grape
Fox grape
Graybark grape
Amur grape
Canyon grape
Creeping grapevine
Catbird grape
Wine grape 'Regent'
Mulberry-leaf grape
Kyoho Grape
Wine grape 'Brant'
Wine grape 'Purpurea'
Wine grape 'Schiava Grossa'
Fox grape 'Concord'
Wine grape 'Fragola'
Chinese bramble grape
Sand- grape
Sweet mountain grape
Long grape
Munson's grape
West indian grape
More Popular Genus
Feedback
Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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