Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis)

Family: Vitaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Vitis aestivalis is a deciduous Climber growing to 20 m (65ft 7in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 3. 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, Sap/Syrup

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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured. — Fruit - raw, cooked in jellies, jams, pies etc or dried for later use.; Agreeably flavoured.; The taste is best after a frost.The dried fruits are eaten as snacks or used in baked goods.; The fruit is about 8mm in diameter and is produced in fairly large bunches.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry woods and thickets. Stream bottom woods, usually on sandy soils, in Texas. (Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7)