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Vitis vinifera

Family Vitidaceae
Plant Type vine
Zone USDA:   6a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H2 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level
Height 4.5 - 7.5 m (15 - 25 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 (common grape) bears aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has showy and exfoliating stems.
Typical Uses Culinary, fruit and vine or climber.
Special Characteristics This vine attracts birds to your garden.
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Vitis vinifera (common grape) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. It will need to be pruned regularly. Where conditions are favourable, Vitis vinifera (common grape) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.