Frost Grape, Riverbank Grape

Frost Grape, Riverbank Grape

Vitis riparia

A climbing vine valued for its seasonal interest and effective coverage of trellises, fences, and structures.

  • Drooping panicles of small five-petaled yellowish-green flowers
  • Small green berries age to deep purple
  • Grapes are edible but very sour
  • Large green three-lobed serrated leaves are 10 cm by 15 cm
  • Main stems have a shaggy reddish-brown bark
  • Will climb up trees and fences by tendrils
  • Ripens: Summer
  • Commonly used for accent, mass-planting, screening
  • Grows best in full sun to partial shade
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Plant Characteristics

Sunlight
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Moisture
Moist, Average
Drought Tolerant
Hardiness Zone
2 – 2
Mature Height (meters)
10.0 – 15.0
Mature Spread (meters)
8.0 – 10.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Colour
Green
Foliage Colour
Green
Fall Colour
Yellow
Bloom Time
SpringSummer
Habit
Spreading
Pollinator Friendly
Attracts Birds
Ontario Native
Fragrant
Landscape Uses
Accent, Mass planting, Screening
Growing & Maintenance Tips
Vitis ripariagrows in a moist to average soil, in full sun to partial shade. It grows from one central taproot and is often seen growing up hydro poles and on fences in dry ditches.

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