Botanical profile
Vitis 'Catawba'
Latin name
Vitis 'Catawba'
Common name
'Catawba' Vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae
Vitis 'Catawba', commonly known as the 'Catawba' grape, is an old grape variety prized for its fragrant pink grapes and its versatility in temperate climates. Its vigorous climbing habit, equipped with strong tendrils, allows it to cover trellises, pergolas, and fences in full sun, forming a dense green screen thanks to its deciduous, medium-green foliage that turns yellow in autumn. It produces medium to large clusters of reddish-pink, thick-skinned grapes, containing juicy, sweet flesh with a pronounced fruity flavor and a characteristic slight musky note. Used for both fresh consumption and processing, it is suitable for making rosé, sparkling, or slightly sweet wines. Vitis 'Catawba' is distinguished by its sustained productivity, vigor, and adaptability in well-exposed gardens.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common name'Catawba' Vine
Latin nameVitis 'Catawba'
FamilyVitaceae
TypeFruit-bearing climbing plant
Plant
description
description
Vitis 'Catawba', commonly known as the 'Catawba' grape, is an old grape variety prized for its fragrant pink grapes and its versatility in temperate climates. Its vigorous climbing habit, equipped with strong tendrils, allows it to cover trellises, pergolas, and fences in full sun, forming a dense green screen thanks to its deciduous, medium-green foliage that turns yellow in autumn. It produces medium to large clusters of reddish-pink, thick-skinned grapes, containing juicy, sweet flesh with a pronounced fruity flavor and a characteristic slight musky note. Used for both fresh consumption and processing, it is suitable for making rosé, sparkling, or slightly sweet wines. Vitis 'Catawba' is distinguished by its sustained productivity, vigor, and adaptability in well-exposed gardens.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Watering
Moderate watering
Fertilization
Spring berry fertilizer. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Add Myke when planting.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorGreen
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Vigorous twining climber
Fruiting
Bunches of red-pink grapes, thick skin, juicy, sweet flesh, light musky flavor
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Spread3 m (10 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-34°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
