Muscadine Grape

(Vitis rotundifolia)

Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia)

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Summary

Vitis rotundifolia, commonly known as Muscadine Grape, is a deciduous perennial vine native to the southeastern United States. It thrives in a variety of habitats including woodlands, forest edges, and riverbanks. The plant’s range extends from Florida to New Jersey and west to eastern Texas and Oklahoma. Muscadine has been cultivated since the 16th century for its fruit. It is well-adapted to warm and humid climates, requiring fewer chilling hours than other grape varieties and tolerating summer heat.

Muscadine Grape is notable for its thick-skinned berries, which can be bronze, dark purple, or black when ripe, with wild types sometimes remaining green at maturity. The vine can grow quite vigorously, often reaching lengths of up to 100 feet in the wild, though it is typically managed to a more practical size in cultivation. The grapes are used in artisan wines, juices, and jellies and are valued for their rich polyphenol content. Muscadine vines provide excellent wildlife habitat, offering shelter and food for birds and animals. In cultivation, they require full sun, medium amounts of water, and well-drained soils. They are relatively pest-resistant but can be susceptible to fungal diseases such as black rot and powdery mildew. Muscadines are often grown on arbors, trellises, or fences in home gardens and commercial vineyards.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

  • Plant Type: Vine
  • Height: 8-12 feet
  • Width: 8-20 feet
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Flower Color: N/A
  • Flowering Season: Spring
  • Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

  • Sun: Full Sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Drainage: Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Border Plant, Butterfly Garden, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Erosion Control, Low Maintenance, Rabbit Resistant, Street Planting

Natural Habitat

Native to woodlands, forest edges, and riverbanks in the southeastern United States

Other Names

Common Names: Scuppernong Grape, Southern Fox Grape, Muscadinerebe, Moscada, Vite Moscata, Vigne Musquée

Scientific Names: , Vitis rotundifolia, Muscadinia rotundifolia, Vitis vinifera var. rotundifolia, Vitis angulata, Vitis angulosa, Vitis callosa, Vitis hyemalis, Vitis muscadina, Vitis peltata

GBIF Accepted Name: Vitis rotundifolia Michx.