Sugar Grape, Sand Grape
Vitisrupestris

Family: Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Vitis (VEE-tiss)
Species: rupestris (rue-PES-tris)

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to 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