Vitis 'Catawba' (Fox Grape)
Catawba Grape
A leading grape for American wines and champagnes, Vitis 'Catawba' is a vigorous labrusca grape variety boasting ample sized clusters of copper-red, seedless grapes in early fall. Firm and sweet, the grapes are juicy, with a musky flavor and equally perfect for table grape, jams and jellies. A deciduous shrub with large, three-lobed green leaves, 'Catawba' is self-pollinating, disease resistant, productive and hardy. Easy to grow, Grape vines not only reward you with large crops of delicious fruits, they are also very decorative, providing a handsome leafy cover that clothes arbors, fences or trellises beautifully.
- Grows up to 15-20 ft. tall (450-600 cm) and 8-15 ft. wide (240-450 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including sand or clay, but good drainage is essential. Best sited in a location sheltered from winter winds (preferably a sunny south-facing slope) and well removed from frost pockets. Needs good air circulation.
- Grape vines require sturdy support for their twining stems such as pergolas, walls or fences. Perfect in cottage gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
- May be affected by powdery mildew and botrytis
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Vitis - Grape Vines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 8' – 15' (240cm – 4.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
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Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 6
– 9 |
Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Vitis - Grape Vines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
Spread | 8' – 15' (240cm – 4.5m) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |