Bush Grape (Vitis acerifolia)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vitis acerifolia is a deciduous Climber growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

sweet flavour. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; The fruit is about 16mm in diameter.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.; Young tendrils - raw or cooked.

Habitat & North American Range

Ravines and sandy shores. Stream bottoms and rocky slopes in Texas, usually scrambling over rocks and shrubs. (Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)