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Vitis 'Mars'

Family Vitidaceae
Plant Type fruit
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4 - 4.5 m (12 - 15 ft)
Spread
Light full sun
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH neutral

Description This plant has showy and coarse textured foliage that is medium green in colour. The stems are exfoliating in texture. Fragrant and showy fruit are produced by Vitis 'Mars' (hybrid fox grape).
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Vitis 'Mars' .
Cautions The growth rate of Vitis 'Mars' (hybrid fox grape) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout.