Vitis vinifera

Common Name:
Ornamental Grape Vine

Description:
The ornamental grape vine (Vitis vinifera – Ornamental) is a fast-growing, deciduous climber prized for its lush green foliage and spectacular autumn colour rather than its fruit. Unlike fruiting grape vines, this variety is selected for its vibrant seasonal display, with leaves turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and purple in autumn before falling. It is perfect for covering pergolas, fences, trellises, and arbours, providing dense summer shade while allowing winter sun to filter through. Small, greenish flowers appear in spring, occasionally followed by small, inedible or insignificant grapes. This low-maintenance vine thrives in full sun with well-drained soil and is highly drought-tolerant once established.

Form:

• Climber

Mature Size:

• Height: 5–10m
• Width: 3–6m

Aspect:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring (insignificant)

Flower Colour:

• Greenish

Key Attributes:

• Fast Growing
• Low Maintenance
• Drought Tolerant
• Autumn Foliage Colour
• Excellent for Shade Coverage
• Suitable for Espalier

Toxicity:

• Grapes may be mildly toxic to dogs and cats if ingested

Companion Plants:

• Wisteria
• Clematis
• Trachelospermum jasminoides (Star Jasmine)
• Camellia
• Climbing Roses

For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public via the following link. 

Vitis vinifera