Sweet Winter Grape (Vitis cinerea)

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

Vitis cinerea is a deciduous Climber growing to 10 m (32ft 10in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7. It is in flower from June to July, and the seeds ripen from August to September. 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

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich pleasant flavour. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; A rich pleasant flavour.; The fruit is rather small, but it is borne in very large clusters.; It has a slightly bitter flavour, but is pleasant when fully ripe.

Habitat & North American Range

Woodlands. Stream bottom woods. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)