Vitis davidii Spiny vitis (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis davidii
Spiny vitis
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis davidii plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Spiny vitis. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. armata. Spinovitis davidii.

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Latin Name:  Vitis davidii
Common Name:  Spiny vitis
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  (Carr.)Foex.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  15   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets[109].

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]. The young growth in spring can be damaged by late frosts. Plants climb by means of tendrils[182]. They grow particularly well into elm trees[18]. Any pruning should be carried out in winter when the plants are dormant otherwise they bleed profusely[182, 200]. Plants are occasionally cultivated for their edible fruits[46, 61]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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