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trefle.io · Taken Jun 3, 2022 by Henry Broeska (cc-by-sa)
Vitaceae
Desert wild grape
Vitis girdiana
Also known as Vitis arizonica, Canyon grape, Arizona grape
Zones 5–10Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Low
Native Plants · Native · Grape · Drought-Tolerant · California · Desert · Wildlife · Vine · Xeriscape · Low-Maintenance · Vitis
Beginner-friendlyAttracts pollinators
In stock at 1 nurseryStock updated 9/6/2026
This drought-tolerant California native grape is perfect for xeriscape gardens and requires minimal care once established. Plant in well-draining soil and provide sturdy support for vigorous growth. Excellent wildlife plant that produces small grapes attractive to birds.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 6 hours
- Watering
- Deep watering then allow soil to dry completely between waterings · Every 10-14 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 6–7.5
- Temperature
- -5°F to 95°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
Hardiness
USDA 5a-10b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 10 ft – 20 ft
- Spread
- 10 ft
- Spacing
- 48 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Deep
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- California, Mexico Northwest
- Attracts
- Birds, Bees
Sources: trefle, usda
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