Vitis cordifolia Frost grape (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis cordifolia
Frost grape
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis cordifolia plant species is found in Southern and Eastern N. America - New York to Florida. Locally naturalized in Europe[50]. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Frost grape. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. vulpina. pro parte.

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Latin Name:  Vitis cordifolia
Common Name:  Frost grape
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Michx.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  River banks, bottom lands 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], doing well when lime rubble is incorporated into the soil[245]. Succeeds in sun or partial shade though a warm sunny position is required for the fruit to ripen[200]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. A very vigorous plant[200], climbing by means of tendrils[182]. It grows particularly well into elm trees[18]. The flowers are sweetly scented[245]. Any pruning should be carried out in winter when the plants are dormant otherwise they bleed profusely[182, 200]. This species is often confused with V. vulpina[182]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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