Frontenac Gris grape
Vitis 'Frontenac Gris'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size10 to 20 feet tall2 to 10 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Frontenac Gris' grape (Vitis 'Frontenac Gris') is a fruit for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. Bees and birds visit the plant. It can climb to over 10 feet tall, so give it a sturdy trellis or support.
Pairs well with Bartlett pear, Honeoye strawberry, and Oregano.