Botanical profile

Vitis 'Swenson White'

Latin name
Vitis 'Swenson White'
Common name
'Swenson White' vine
Type
Fruit-bearing climbing plant
Family
Vitaceae

Vitis 'Swenson White', commonly known as 'Swenson White' grape, is a hardy grape variety appreciated for its aromatic white grapes and good adaptation to cold climates. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining shoots, is perfectly suited for cultivation on trellises, pergolas, or espalier systems in the garden. It produces medium clusters of pale green to golden yellow grapes, with tender skin and juicy, sweet, and delicately fruity flesh, excellent fresh or for artisanal processing. Harvesting generally takes place in late summer. Its bright green deciduous foliage provides dense cover during the season and can turn yellow in autumn. Vitis 'Swenson White' attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for northern gardeners seeking hardiness and flavor.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, water regularly during establishment
Fertilization
Compost in spring, light annual application
Soil type
Slightly acidic to neutral, well drained
Minimum temperature
-34°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Yellowish green
Fruiting
Sweet-flavored juicy white grapes.
Foliage color
True green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Voluble and vigorous climbing plant
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 m (20 ft)
Width
10 ft (3 m)
Growth rate
fast
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
White grape vine
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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