Vitis ‘King of the North’ (Fox Grape)
Grape 'King of the North', King of the North Grape
Cold-hardy, Vitis ‘King of the North’ is a Labrusca grape variety boasting large clusters of medium to small, dark blue berries in early fall. Juicy and tart, it is perfect for juice, jelly or eating fresh. A very vigorous deciduous shrub, ‘King of the North’ is self-pollinating, productive and highly disease resistant. This cultivar is a hybrid of 2 American species, Vitis labrusca and Vitis riparia. 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 10-20 ft. tall and wide (300-600 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
Requirements
| Hardiness |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Vitis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
10' - 20' (3m - 6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 20' (3m - 6m) |
| Spacing |
96" - 120" (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | 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 |
4 - 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Vitis |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall |
| Height |
10' - 20' (3m - 6m) |
| Spread |
10' - 20' (3m - 6m) |
| Spacing |
96" - 120" (240cm - 3m) |
| Maintenance | Low, Average |
| Water Needs | 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 |
