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California Native Plant

Vitis californica

California Wild Grape

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Susan Frommer

 

Description

The California Wild Grape is a woody deciduous vine that with round large leaves. The flowers are in small fragrant blooms and berry clusters appear in the summer. This vine has a sprawling, climbing growth habit. The California wild Grape is native to California and is drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

3-6'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

Red

Fruit Color

Purple

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Half, Shade

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam, Rocky

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wetlands, Woodland

Accenting Features

Espalier

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer

Location Uses

Background, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Erosion Control, Screen

Attracts Wildlife

Birds, Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.