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Vitis labrusca

fox grape

Fox grape, the precursor to the cultivated Concord grape, is a powerhouse plant supporting a wide range of wildlife; it thrives in average or moist soils and will twine and spread readily, so site accordingly! The fruits are, of course, edible.

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Height: 4-40 ft
Spread: 6-12 ft
Hardiness Zone: 4-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Ecoregion
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
Ornamental Interest
Summer Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Attracts Songbirds
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Urban Environment
Salt Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Low Maintenance
Fragrant
Landscape Use
Massing
Naturalize
Specimen
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Purple to Black Fruit
Growth Habit
Spreading/Suckering


North American Distribution


fox grape - Vitis labrusca from Native Plant Trust