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Vitis rotundifolia

Family Vitidaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   6a - 10b   RHS:   H - HH   EGF:   H2 - G1   Australia:   1 - 4  
Care Level
Height
Spread 9 - 30 m (30 - 100 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to neutral

Description The vine Vitis rotundifolia (American bull grape) bears white blossoms during mid spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Vitis rotundifolia (American bull grape) yields fragrant and showy fruit. This plant has fissured stems.
Typical Uses Alpine or rock garden, culinary, fruit, screening, topiary and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics This vine attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Vitis rotundifolia (American bull grape) will reach its mature size quickly. Keep this in mind when planning the layout of your garden. Reaching maturity quickly can be a benefit if you want your garden to look more established sooner. Regular pruning will be required to keep this vine tidy. Be advised that Vitis rotundifolia (American bull grape) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing, and without intervention may spread broadly and randomly.