california grape
Vitis californica
USDA zones7 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size10 to 40 feet tall10 to 40 feet wide
- Habit
- Vine
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Yellow , green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
California grape (Vitis californica) is a fruit vine for borders, food gardens, and ground cover. It is hardy to USDA zone 7, or down to 0°F (-18°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, loamy or clay soil. Without support, it makes a nice ground cover. Fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers are followed by clusters of small purple grapes. It can grow aggressively, so pick a spot with plenty of room.
Pairs well with Coast live oak, California sycamore, and California buckeye.
Native range
CA and OR.