Grapevines
(Vitis spp.)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Vine
Height: N/A (Vining)
Spread: 25 - 35 ft
Flower Color: Yellow-Green
Flower Time: Late Spring (May - Jun)
Fruit Type: Berry (Grape)
Fruit Color: Dark Blue / Purple
Autumn Color: Insignificant
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium
Deer Resistance*: Medium
Dog Safe**: No (Toxic)
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Grapevine berries are eaten by 80+ species of birds and animals. Vines provide cover for wildlife and the bark is used for nest construction. Bees cross-pollinate the flowers. They are larval hosts for many species of butterflies and moths.