Botanical profile
Vitis 'Cayuga'
Latin name
Vitis 'Cayuga'
Common name
'Cayuga' vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae
Vitis 'Cayuga', commonly known as 'Cayuga' grape, is a vigorous hybrid grape variety prized for its versatility and good adaptation to cool climates. Its strong climbing habit, with robust tendrils, effectively covers trellises, pergolas, and fences in full sun, while forming a dense vegetative screen with its deep green deciduous foliage. It produces medium to large clusters of greenish-white to golden-yellow grapes when ripe, with relatively thick skin and juicy flesh, offering a balanced flavor between sweetness and acidity, with fruity notes reminiscent of apple and light tropical fruits. Primarily used for winemaking, it allows for the production of dry, semi-dry, or sparkling white wines. Vitis 'Cayuga' is distinguished by its consistent productivity, vigor, and good tolerance to northern conditions.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common name'Cayuga' vine
Latin nameVitis 'Cayuga'
FamilyVitaceae
TypeFruit-bearing climbing plant
Plant
description
description
Vitis 'Cayuga', commonly known as 'Cayuga' grape, is a vigorous hybrid grape variety prized for its versatility and good adaptation to cool climates. Its strong climbing habit, with robust tendrils, effectively covers trellises, pergolas, and fences in full sun, while forming a dense vegetative screen with its deep green deciduous foliage. It produces medium to large clusters of greenish-white to golden-yellow grapes when ripe, with relatively thick skin and juicy flesh, offering a balanced flavor between sweetness and acidity, with fruity notes reminiscent of apple and light tropical fruits. Primarily used for winemaking, it allows for the production of dry, semi-dry, or sparkling white wines. Vitis 'Cayuga' is distinguished by its consistent productivity, vigor, and good tolerance to northern conditions.
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
Voluble and vigorous climbing plant
Harvest
FALSE
Fruiting
Clusters of greenish-white to golden-yellow grapes, juicy flesh, sweet and tangy flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Spread3 m (10 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 4
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
