Vitis aestivalis Summer grape (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis aestivalis
Summer grape
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis aestivalis plant species is found in Southern and Eastern N. America - Ontario to Alabama. Locally naturalized in Europe[50]. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Summer grape.

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Latin Name:  Vitis aestivalis
Common Name:  Summer grape
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry woods and thickets[43].

Cultivation Notes: Prefers a deep rich moist well-drained moderately fertile loam[1, 200]. Grows best in a calcareous soil[200]. Succeeds in sun or partial shade though a warm sunny position is required for the fruit to ripen[200]. Plants climb by means of tendrils[182]. They grow particularly well up elm trees[18]. The flowers are sweetly scented with the aroma of mignonette[245]. Any pruning should be carried out in winter when the plants are dormant otherwise they bleed profusely[182, 200]. This species is a parent of some cultivars that are grown for their edible fruits in N. America[1, 61]. Resistant to Phylloxera disease, a disease that almost destroyed the European grape crops[61]. This species can be used as a rootstock in areas where the disease is prevalent and can also be used in breeding programmes with V. vinifera in order to impart resistance to that species[183]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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