Vitis palmata Red grape (Vitaceae) Deciduous climber

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Vitis palmata
Red grape
Deciduous climber
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The Vitis palmata plant species is found in Southern and Central N. America - Illinois, Missouri and Arkansas. It is a member of the Vitaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red grape. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. rubra.

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Latin Name:  Vitis palmata
Common Name:  Red grape
Family:  Vitaceae
Author:  Vahl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  20   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Sandy banks and rocky places[72]. Borders of sloughs and ponds[159].

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]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200].

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