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Vitis vinifera 'Lakemont'

Family Vitidaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   5a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 6 m (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 'Lakemont' (common 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 'Lakemont' .
Cautions The growth rate of Vitis vinifera 'Lakemont' (common grape) is fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Plan on regular maintenance to keep this vine looking its best. Depending upon your local conditions, Vitis vinifera 'Lakemont' (common grape) may be invasive. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.