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Vitis vinifera 'Chardonnay'

Family Vitidaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 6 m (15 - 20 ft)
Spread
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH neutral to alkaline

Description The showy matte foliage is medium green and greyish green in colour and coarse in texture. Vitis vinifera 'Chardonnay' (European grape) yields aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has showy and exfoliating stems.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Vitis vinifera 'Chardonnay' .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Vitis vinifera 'Chardonnay' (European 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 vinifera 'Chardonnay' (European 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.