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trefle.io · Taken May 9, 2019 by Denis Bastianelli (cc-by-sa)
Vitaceae
European grape
Vitis vinifera
Also known as Common grape, Old World grape, Wine grape, Vitis vinifera var. columellae
Zones 5–9Sun Full SunWater ModerateCare Moderate
Native Plants · Grape · Vine · Edible · Fruiting · Climbing · Trellis · Deciduous · Winery · Ornamental · Pruning
Pet-safeMedicinalAttracts pollinators
In stock at 2 nurseriesStock updated 9/6/2026
European grape vines thrive in full sun with well-draining soil and need a sturdy trellis or support structure for climbing. Water deeply but infrequently and prune aggressively each dormant season to encourage productive growth. They require consistent fertilization and monitoring for pests like powdery mildew to perform their best.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 7 hours
- Watering
- Deep water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- High
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 7–7.5
- Temperature
- -20°F to 85°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
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Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 12 in – 3 ft
- Spread
- 2 ft
- Spacing
- 96 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Angola, Argentina Northeast, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Bangladesh, Belgium, British Columbia, Bulgaria, California, Canary Is., Cape Verde, Caroline Is., Chad, China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast
- Attracts
- Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Sources: trefle, usda
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