Vitis amurensis
Amur grape
A very hardy, woody, deciduous climber which has the potential to grow to around 20m in height in ideal conditions although this is rare. Large, rounded to shallowly lobed, toothed green leaves turn bright red in the autumn. Small greenish flowers in June to July are followed by bunches of dark purple to black acidic fruit which can be used for wine, jellies, jams and other culinary uses. Only female varieties will produce fruit
Size
Ultimate height
Higher than 12 metresTime to ultimate height
5–10 yearsUltimate spread
Wider than 8 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Vitaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Climbing
- Potentially harmful
- Pets (dogs): Harmful if eaten whether fruits are edible or ornamental - for further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Vitis are vigorous deciduous climbing shrubs with tendrils and attractively lobed leaves, insignificant green flowers followed by often edible fruits; some have excellent autumn foliage colour
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- E Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in full sun, in well-drained, humus-rich, preferably neutral to slightly alkaline soil. Keep watered in dry spells. See grape cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by layering in autumn or hardwood cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Climber and wall shrubs
- Conservatory and greenhouse
- Edible fruit
- Wall side borders
Pruning
Pruning group 11 in midwinter, and in midsummer to restrict growth if necessary. See grape pruning
Pests
May be susceptible to grapevine blister mite, glasshouse red spider mite, brown scale, woolly vine scale and spotted wing drosophila (fruit fly)
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews, grey moulds, honey fungus and virus diseases; see grapevine diseases
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