Vitis baileyana Graybark grape (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis baileyana
Graybark grape
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis baileyana plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Kentucky to Alabama and Arkansas. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Graybark grape. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. cinerea baileyana. (Munson.)Comeaux.

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Latin Name:  Vitis baileyana
Common Name:  Graybark grape
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Munson.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  10   Mature Width:

Habitat:  River banks and rich 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]. Any pruning should be carried out in winter when the plants are dormant otherwise they bleed profusely[182, 200]. This species is closely related to V. vulpina[43]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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