Vitis vinifera 'Cayuga White'
White Grape
Photo courtesy of Prides corner farm
- Good for the north
- Can be used for wine
- Heavy producer
Climbing
Cold Tolerant
Edible
Fragrant
Garden
Heat Tolerant
Mass Planting
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers deep, loamy, humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as they are well-drained. Plant in a location sheltered from wind and frost pockets. Support with a trellis or other support system. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Pruning can be done in late winter to early spring.
Height: 10-12 ft
Spread: 10-12 ft
Price Level 1: $39.99~#2
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 5-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Cold Tolerant
- Mass Planting
- Garden
- Climbing
- Vigorous
- Specimen
- Fragrant
- Edible
- Heat Tolerant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Climbing
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Songbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Vitis
Common Name: White Grape
Woody, deciduous, tendril-climbing vine with textured, oval-cordate, green leaves generally with three lobes. Fragrant, greenish flowers bloom in compound racemes in mid-summer. Flowers are followed by clusters of seedless or seeded (depending on variety) greenish-white or pale golden fruit. Fruit is excellent for a variety of culinary uses.