Vitis aestivalis argentifolia Summer grape (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis aestivalis argentifolia
Summer grape
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis aestivalis argentifolia 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. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. argentifolia. Munson. V. bicolor. non Raf. V. lecontiana. House.

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Latin Name:  Vitis aestivalis argentifolia
Common Name:  Summer grape
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  (Munson.)Fern.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  25   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]. 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 sub-species has a more northerly and inland range than the type and might therefore be more suitable for fruit production in Britain (particularly the northern provenances). Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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