Norton grape
Vitis aestivalis 'Norton'
USDA zones5 to 7
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
Size15 to 20 feet tall8 to 15 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Climbing
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- Greenish
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Norton' grape (Vitis aestivalis 'Norton') is a vine for privacy screens, food gardens, and borders. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, loamy or clay soil. It climbs fast, so give it a strong support. Deer and rabbits tend to browse other plants first. Bees and birds visit the fragrant, greenish flowers.
Pairs well with Cross vine, Amsonia, and Oakleaf hydrangea.