Vitis 'Roger's Red' (Roger's Red Grape)

Vine

Jan 5

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Vitis 'Roger's Red'
Roger's Red Grape

Photographed in December

Grapes are edible and tasty but seedy | Photographed in January

Photographed in January

Characteristics

Height: 20 - 40 ft

Width: 20 – 40 ft

Hardiness: Very hardy

Natural Setting: A hybrid between the native Vitis californica and the European Vitis vinifera³

Plant Type: Vine

Dormancy: Winter Deciduous

Form: Climbing

Growth Rate: Fast

Flower Season: Spring

Soil: Adaptable

Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun along the coast and full sun-partial shade inland³

Water Requirements: Low-moderate once established

Summer Dry:

Cold Tolerance: 15 degrees F

Overview

A deciduous vine known for its vivid red foliage in fall. Ideal for arbors, it offers summer shade with its lush leaves, but still permits sunlight through in winter after it drops its leaves.³

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