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Vitis vinifera 'Sauvignon Blanc'

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 Vitis vinifera 'Sauvignon Blanc' (common grape) bears bright red blooms during late spring to early summer. This vine is climbing in form and has medium green and greyish green foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Vitis vinifera 'Sauvignon Blanc' (common grape) is showy and fragrant. The stems are showy and exfoliating in texture.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Vitis vinifera 'Sauvignon Blanc' .
Cautions With its fast growth rate, Vitis vinifera 'Sauvignon Blanc' (common 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 'Sauvignon Blanc' (common 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.