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    Vitis davidii

    Also Known As

    • Chinese Bramble Grape
    • David Armand's Grape
    • Spiny Grape

    Plant type

    vine

    size

    • H: 25'-50'
    • W: 10'-50'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Vitis davidii plant details

    Vitis davidii is a broadleaf deciduous vine with green foliage. In spring green flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in alkaline, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vitis davidii

    Plant type: vine
    Plant family: vitaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 FT - 50 FT - wide, 25 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: green blooms in spring
    Uses: big leaves, fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vitis davidii

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: alkaline, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The only grape with thorns (that we know). The soft barbs cover the stemms of this large grower. The foliage can be up to 18 inches across. Since these are grafted, we haven't ever had fruit. We assume they need a pollinizer.

    By: Gossler Farms

    Gardening facts about Vitis davidii plant

    How to Grow Vitis davidii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • green

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Vitis coignetiae

    aka Crimson Glory Vine, Grape

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 30'-50'

    Width: 10'-20'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    Photo of Vitis coignetiae foliage by Sten Porse
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    Brant Grape

    Scientific Name: Vitis 'Brant'

    aka Vitis vinifera 'Brandt'

    Plant Type

    Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    6a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-22'

    Width: 4'-22'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Brant Grape foliage by Forestfarm
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    Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea'

    aka Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea Nana', Purpleleaf Grape, Purpurea Common Grape Vine, Purpurea Nana Redleaf Wine Grape

    Plant Type

    Vine

    Zones

    5a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-30'

    Width: 2'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Vitis vinifera 'Purpurea' foliage, fruit by Karl Gercens III
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    Cissus quadrangularis

    aka Cissus quadrangula, Vitis quadrangularis, Veld Grape

    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10b-11

    Size

    Height: 36"-48"

    Width: 15"-18"

    • bright shade
    • regular
    Photo of Cissus quadrangularis foliage by Marco Schmidt
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    Himrod Seedless Green Grape

    Scientific Name: Vitis 'Himrod'

    Plant Type

    Vine, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 15'-20'

    Width: 15'-20'

    • sun
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Himrod Seedless Green Grape fruit by Dancing Oaks Nursery
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