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Vitis amurensis

Also Known As

Amur Grape
Russian Vine

Plant type

perennial, vine

size

H: 20'-30'
W: 24"

planting zones

4a-9b

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Vitis amurensis plant details

Vitis amurensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial vine with green and purple foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by black fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitis amurensis

Plant type: perennial vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green and purple
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 20 FT - 30 FT - tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, screen, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitis amurensis

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The handsome, large (up to 10" across!), palmate leaves of this 20-30' vine make a striking sight as they take on their rich crimson and purple fall tones; clusters of small black fruits appeal to birds and wildlife. S-PSh/M

By: Forestfarm

A species similar to the Wine Grape of long historical cultivation, the extra hardiness makes this strong growing vine adaptable to planting in colder climes. Interest in spring is provided by the new shoots which are reddish and covered with a woolly tomentum followed by broad, green, deeply toothed leaves with lightly downed undersides. Small black fruits, acidic to the taste, precede the display of fine autumn red and purple foliage.