Botanical Name: Vitis X californica 'Roger's Red'
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Common Name: Roger's Red Wild Grape  
Plant photo of: Vitis X californica 'Roger's Red'
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California Native Plant
  • Anatomy

  • Culture

  • Design

Plant Type

Vine

 

Height Range

12-25', 25-40'

 

Flower Color

White

 

Flower Season

Spring

 

Leaf Color

Grey Green

 

Bark Color

n/a

 

Fruit Color

Purple

 

Fruit Season

Summer

Sun

Full, Half

 

Water

Very Low

 

Growth Rate

Moderate

 

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

 

Soil Condition

Rich, Well-drained

 

Soil pH

Neutral

 

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden

 

Accenting Features

Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance

 

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

 

Location Uses

Background, Walls / Fences

 

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Screen

 

Attracts Wildlife

Birds

Information by: Jerry Sortomme
Photographer: Mountain States Nursery
  • Description

  • Notes

This plant is a woody deciduous vine with round large, gray green leaves.The flowers are small fragrant, white blooms and berry clusters appear in the summer. This vine has a sprawling, climbing growth habit. Leaves turn red in fall, creating a spectacular show. This plant is native to CA and is drought tolerant. Grapes are ornamental. Vitis looks great on fences.
Planting: 1. Dig a hole 1" less the depth and 2 times the width of the container. 2. Fill hole with water, let soak. 3. Set root ball in hole. 4. Fill hole halfway with native soil and water. 5. Finish back filling hole, build basin and water.