Chardonel grape
Vitis 'Chardonel'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall8 to 15 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Greenish
Garden uses
Notes
'Chardonel' grape (Vitis 'Chardonel') is a vine for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average moisture. Greenish flowers open in late spring and early summer. It is not a favorite of deer or rabbits, though hungry ones will eat almost anything. Give it a sturdy trellis, since it can climb 15 to 20 feet tall.
Pairs well with Granny Smith apple, Honeyberry, Rhubarb, and Feather reed grass.