Vitaceae
California wild grape
Vitis californica
Also known as California grape, Pacific grape, Western wild grape
Edibles & Herbs · Native Plants · Native Plant · California Native · Grape Vine · Climber · Wildlife Habitat · Deciduous · Edible Leaves · Ornamental Vine · Western Us
California wild grape is a native deciduous vine well-suited to western gardens, offering attractive fall color and wildlife habitat. Plant in well-draining soil with a trellis or arbor for support, and water moderately during establishment. Once established it is quite adaptable, though consistent moisture during summer supports the best growth.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Water deeply at the base until soil is thoroughly moist, then allow to dry between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Temperature
- -20°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 18 in
- Spacing
- 120 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Oregon
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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