Spiny Vitis (Vitis davidii)

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

Vitis davidii is a deciduous Climber growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 7 and is not frost tender. 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: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

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

Habitat & North American Range

Usually found growing into trees and shrubs in thickets on hillsides and in valleys. (Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)