California Wild Grape

Vitis Californica

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Overview

Vitis californica, commonly known as California Wild Grape, is a deciduous vine native to California. It features lush green foliage, with leaves up to 6 inches across, and produces clusters of small, edible grapes. This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 7-10, can reach lengths of 30 feet, and prefers full sun to partial shade. It offers excellent cover for arbors and fences, and attracts birds and pollinators to the landscape.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 8–11Climate Mediterranean

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — Vitis californica, commonly known as California Wild Grape, is a deciduous vine native to California

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — It features lush green foliage

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — with leaves up to 6 inches across

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 7-10

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — can reach lengths of 30 feet

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — and prefers full sun to partial shade

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — It offers excellent cover for arbors and fences, and attracts birds and pollinators to the landscape

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Vitaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — Vitis californica, commonly known as California Wild Grape, is a deciduous vine native to California

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — It features lush green foliage

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — with leaves up to 6 inches across

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — This hardy species thrives in USDA zones 7-10

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — can reach lengths of 30 feet

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — and prefers full sun to partial shade

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — It offers excellent cover for arbors and fences, and attracts birds and pollinators to the landscape

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — is a deciduous vine indigenous to the Golden State

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — scientifically named Vitis californica

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — thriving across its varied climates from the moist valleys to the sunny foothills

California Wild Grape (Vitis Californica) — A robust and versatile plant

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