Botanical profile
Vitis 'Pioneer'
Latin name
Vitis 'Pioneer'
Common name
'Pioneer' Vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae
Vitis 'Pionnier', commonly known as the 'Pionnier' grapevine, is a hardy hybrid grape variety selected for its vigor and reliability in cold climates. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining shoots, is easily trained on trellises, pergolas, or espalier systems in gardens and vineyards alike. It produces medium clusters of dark blue to purplish-black grapes with firm skin and juicy flesh, offering a sweet and slightly fruity flavor suitable for making juices, jellies, or light red wines. Maturity generally occurs in late summer or early autumn. Its deciduous, bright green foliage forms a dense canopy during the season. Vitis 'Pionnier' attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for northern regions seeking hardiness and productivity.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common name'Pioneer' Vine
Latin nameVitis 'Pioneer'
FamilyVitaceae
TypeFruit-bearing climbing plant
Plant
description
description
Vitis 'Pionnier', commonly known as the 'Pionnier' grapevine, is a hardy hybrid grape variety selected for its vigor and reliability in cold climates. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining shoots, is easily trained on trellises, pergolas, or espalier systems in gardens and vineyards alike. It produces medium clusters of dark blue to purplish-black grapes with firm skin and juicy flesh, offering a sweet and slightly fruity flavor suitable for making juices, jellies, or light red wines. Maturity generally occurs in late summer or early autumn. Its deciduous, bright green foliage forms a dense canopy during the season. Vitis 'Pionnier' attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for northern regions seeking hardiness and productivity.
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
Fruit climbing plant
Harvest
FALSE
Fruiting
Bunches of blue-black grapes, sweet and fruity
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 to 3 m (6 to 10 feet)
Spread3 m (10 feet)
Growth ratefast
Hardiness zoneZone 3
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
