Delaware Grape

Scientific Name: Vitis 'Delaware'

Also Known As

Vitis labrusca 'Delaware'

Plant type

perennial, vine, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 20'-25'
W: 20'-25'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Delaware Grape plant details

Delaware Grape is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring chartreuse and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. followed by purple fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Delaware Grape

Plant type: perennial fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 20 FT - 25 FT - wide, 20 FT - 25 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse and insignificant flowers blooms in spring
Uses: edible, fall color, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Delaware Grape

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Called "the best American table grape" way back in 1907. Delaware is an early-ripening red variety with small berries and clusters, and mild flavor. It requires a deep, fertile, well drained soil. Delaware is used to make great wine and an exceptional wine and an is an equally exceptional sweet dessert grape. It is a vigorous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its clusters of small round red berries. A sweet dessert grape. Well suited for short seasons. Top Wire trellis system recommended.