Native Plant Trust

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