Botanical profile

Vitis 'Vidal'

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

Vitis 'Vidal', commonly known as the 'Vidal' grape, is a hybrid vine variety renowned for its excellent hardiness and versatility in wine production. Its vigorous climbing habit, with twining tendrils, allows it to be trained on trellises, pergolas, or espalier systems in both home gardens and vineyards. It produces medium to large clusters of golden-white grapes with thick skins, rich in sugar and balanced acidity, ideal for crafting aromatic white wines and ice wines. Its deciduous, bright green foliage provides dense cover during the growing season and sometimes takes on yellowish hues in autumn. Cold-resistant and relatively tolerant to diseases, Vitis 'Vidal' attracts pollinating insects and is an excellent choice for northern climates.

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
Soil type
Well-drained, slightly fertile
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
Subdued yellowish green
Fruiting
White grapes, used for wine and ice cream.
Foliage color
Bright green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit 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

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