Home / Guides / Plant Files / Vitaceae

Riverbank Grape, Frost Grape

Vitisriparia

Upload Image Print Article
Vitis riparia by Equilibrium
Upload Image Print Article
Family
Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Info
Genus
Vitis (VEE-tiss)
Info
Species
riparia (rip-AR-ee-uh)
Info
Synonym
Vitis riparia var. praecox
Vitis riparia var. syrticola
Vitis vulpina var. praecox
Vitis vulpina subsp. riparia
Vitis vulpina var. syrticola
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
By grafting
By budding
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Dunnellon, Florida

Westchester, Illinois

Benton, Kentucky

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Buffalo, New York

Belfield, North Dakota

Glouster, Ohio

show all
View this plant in a garden
15 members have or want this plant for trade

Featured Videos

Gardener's Notes:

Post Comment
0
positive
0
neutral
0
negative
Sort By:
Post Comment
Sort By:
Popular Plants
SEE ALL
Iris
Peppers
Hydrangeas
Hostas
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Sooty-winged Chalcoela
(Chalcoela iphitalis)
BIRD FILES
Barn Owl
(Tyto alba)
Quick Links
View All Families
View All Genera
View All Species
Freeze/Frost Dates
PlantFiles FAQ
Plants with no Photos
Contribute to Dave’s Garden
Add a New Plant to the List
Featured
BUG FILES
Sooty-winged Chalcoela
(Chalcoela iphitalis)
BIRD FILES
Barn Owl
(Tyto alba)