Catawba Grape

Scientific Name: Vitis 'Catawba'

Also Known As

Vitis labrusca 'Catawba'

Plant type

vine, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 20'
W: 12"

planting zones

4a-8b

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Catawba Grape plant details

Catawba Grape is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or vine with green foliage. In spring cream flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Catawba Grape

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or vine
Plant family: vitaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN wide, 20 FT tall
Flowers: cream blooms in spring
Uses: culinary, edible, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Catawba Grape

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

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Catawba Grape can be grown wherever there is direct sun and sufficient air circulation. Train them overhead onto shade arbors, over outdoor living spaces or fence lines. Vigorous, hardy vine with clusters of medium to large, well formed grapes. The fruit is round and purplish-red with a distinctive foxy flavor. Catawba Grape are well suited for jellies, juices, table and for red and rosé wines. Ripens late in the season. Due to state restrictions, we cannot ship this item to Arizona, Idaho, Nevada or New York.