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Vitis vinifera

Vitis vinifera

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GrapevineFruit, DeciduousFamily: Vitaceae

Height: 1.5mSpread: 1.5m
Half hardy

Foliage colour:

Golden

Green

Purple

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Well Drained / Light / Sandy

This grape vine, Vitis vinifera, is a vigorous, high-powered tendril climber, which can easily cover a house wall if left unchecked, covering it in large, lobed, bright green summer leaves up to 15cm long. The tiny green summer flowers are followed by late summer bunches of small grapes.

There are many varieties, which bear grapes that can be eaten as a dessert or used to produce wine – many can be used for both. Some are tender and need the shelter of a greenhouse to crop prolifically, but if you don't have one, don’t worry, there's a wide variety that can be grown in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot such as against a south- or west-facing fence or wall.

For a Vitis with strong autumn leaf colour, choose the deep, dark purple variety 'Purpurea', and for tasty edible grapes grown against a sheltered, sunny garden wall, try the likes of 'Brandt' and 'Gloire de Boskoop'.

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Vitis ‘Vinifera’ and wildlife

Vitis ‘Vinifera’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Vitis ‘Vinifera’ poisonous?

Vitis ‘Vinifera’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Cats

Cats

Is not known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People