Vitis × 'Frontenac gris'
Frontenac gris Grape

Family:

Vitaceae (Grape Family) 4

Genus:

Vitis (Grape) 1

Plant Type:

Liana 46

Hardiness:

USDA Zone 4 497

Deciduous / Evergreen:

Deciduous 807

Flowers:

Yellow (Non-showy panicles of small, greenish-yellow flowers)

Foliage:

Green (Summer foliage; no appreciable fall color)

Fruit:

Gray (Grayish-purple grapes; ripen midseason (late September))

Ultimate Height:

10-20 feet

Ultimate Spread:

2-4 feet

Light Requirements:

Soil:

Require well-drained soils

Range:

Cultivated origin

Diagnostic Characteristics:

Leaves (2-6" long and wide) are alternate, simple, and cordate, with irregularly dentate margins and 3-7 lobes.

Ecological Functions:

Special Characteristics:

Fruiting Characteristics 257

Food/Edible 78

Trellis/Post/Fence Climber 25

Additional Information

Vitis x 'Frontenac gris' is a vigorous grape vine that produces grayish-purple berries covered in a waxy bloom. The grapes can be eaten fresh or used in making white wine and desserts. Vitis are generally grown for fruit production, rather than for ornamental purposes. Provide a support for the vine to grow on and shelter from harsh winter winds. Regular training and pruning are required for optimum fruit production. For more specific information on grape plant care in Indiana, see the Purdue University Extension Bulletin HO-45-W "Growing Grapes in Indiana" by Bruce Bordelon (http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/ho-45.pdf).