Red Grape (Vitis palmata)

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

Vitis palmata is a deciduous Climber growing to 20 m (65ft 7in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. 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

sweet flavour when mature. — Fruit - raw or dried for winter use.; A sweet flavour when mature.; The fruit is up to 10mm in diameter and is carried in small bunches.; Young leaves are wrapped around other foods and then baked, they impart a pleasant flavour.

Habitat & North American Range

Sandy banks and rocky places. Borders of sloughs and ponds. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)