Vitis × labruscana (Vitis labruscana)

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

Vitis labruscana is a deciduous Climber growing to 15 m (49ft 3in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5 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

flavour that is not normally relished in Europe. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; A 'foxy' flavour that is not normally relished in Europe.; However, the fruit is larger and less 'foxy' than V.; The fruit is about 25mm in diameter and is carried in fairly large bunches.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)