Grape
GRAPE
Vitis spp. (VIE-tis)
Deciduous—Sun Vine
Spacing 8′–10′
HABIT: Fast-growing climber for trellis or overhead structure. Needs support to get started.
CULTURE: Any well-drained soil, low water and fertilization requirements.
USES: Good for quickly cooling a hot spot in summer. Eating grapes and wine.
PROBLEMS: Grasshoppers, caterpillars, Pierce’s disease on ‘Concord’ and ‘Thompson Seedless.’ Try to buy other varieties such as Mustang and Mortensen.