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Himrod Grapes: Vitis labrusca "Himrod"

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himrod grapes in crate

Family: Asteraceae

Above: himrod grapes, Below: grape vines on wires Use: arbors, pergolas
grape vines on trellis

Plant: large climbing vine to 25'

Origin: eastern US woodlands

Zone
: 4 - 7

Flowers
: fragrant clusters in leaf axils; grapes begin to ripen in August

Foliage: large, toothed, simple leaves.

Culture
: full sun to part sun in well drained soil. Sturdy support needed. Cultivating grapes requires annual pruning and fertilization.



wemoss.org 2007, Last Updated Septemebr 7, 2007