Eastern Concord Grape

Vitis labrusca 'Eastern Concord'

Pronunciation: VI-tis luh-BRUS-kuh
SKU #07622
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LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing vine; grows 20 to 25 ft. each year.

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Description A vigorous deciduous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its medium-size clusters of edible, highly aromatic, blue-black grapes. Harvest late August to September. Skin separates easily from the fruit. This twining vine works well as a screen for arbors or trailing along fences.
Bloom Time Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Deciduous/Evergreen Deciduous
Special Features Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth Rate Fast
Growth Habit Climbing
Landscape Use Espalier, Privacy Screen
Design Ideas Grapes can grow wherever there is direct sun and sufficient air circulation. They're traditionally trained overhead onto shade arbors over outdoor living spaces. Also popular for training along fence lines and up over arbor gateways. May be cultivated on standard wire trellis used in commercial vineyards.
Flower Color Green
Foliage Color Green
Foliage Fall Color Red
Companion Plants Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa); Fig (Ficus)
Care Instructions Easily grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize every 6 to 8 weeks until midsummer. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually in winter to control size.
History The European grape, Vitis vinifera is age old but limited to warm climates with a long growing season. To expand cultivation into northern states, breeders began working with a wild American native, V. labrusca which matured over a much shorter season. It is native from New England to Georgia with widespread adaptability in more humid climates. It was crossed with the European to produce the Concord grape and then this variety followed for home gardens.
Lore It is believed that the European grape originated in Asia Minor, probably around Turkey, from a wild plant that produced small fruit. Over millennia it was selected for ever larger fruit to eventually produce the array of wine grapes cultivated today.
Details
DescriptionA vigorous deciduous vine with bold-textured, deep green foliage. Grown for its medium-size clusters of edible, highly aromatic, blue-black grapes. Harvest late August to September. Skin separates easily from the fruit. This twining vine works well as a screen for arbors or trailing along fences.
Bloom TimeInconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Special FeaturesFall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClimbing
Style
Landscape UseEspalier, Privacy Screen
Design IdeasGrapes can grow wherever there is direct sun and sufficient air circulation. They're traditionally trained overhead onto shade arbors over outdoor living spaces. Also popular for training along fence lines and up over arbor gateways. May be cultivated on standard wire trellis used in commercial vineyards.
Flower ColorGreen
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Fall ColorRed
Companion PlantsRaspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa); Fig (Ficus)
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize every 6 to 8 weeks until midsummer. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually in winter to control size.
History
HistoryThe European grape, Vitis vinifera is age old but limited to warm climates with a long growing season. To expand cultivation into northern states, breeders began working with a wild American native, V. labrusca which matured over a much shorter season. It is native from New England to Georgia with widespread adaptability in more humid climates. It was crossed with the European to produce the Concord grape and then this variety followed for home gardens.
LoreIt is believed that the European grape originated in Asia Minor, probably around Turkey, from a wild plant that produced small fruit. Over millennia it was selected for ever larger fruit to eventually produce the array of wine grapes cultivated today.

Frequently asked questions

Does Eastern Concord Grape produce flowers?
Inconspicuous; prized for fruit and foliage.
Is Eastern Concord Grape evergreen or deciduous?
Eastern Concord Grape is Deciduous.
What are the special features of Eastern Concord Grape?
Eastern Concord Grape is Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds.
How fast does Eastern Concord Grape grow?
Eastern Concord Grape has a Fast growth rate.
What is the growth habit of Eastern Concord Grape?
Eastern Concord Grape grows in an Climbing habit.
Where can I use Eastern Concord Grape in my landscape?
Eastern Concord Grape is suitable for: Espalier, Privacy Screen.
How can I use Eastern Concord Grape in my garden design?
Grapes can grow wherever there is direct sun and sufficient air circulation. They're traditionally trained overhead onto shade arbors over outdoor living spaces. Also popular for training along fence lines and up over arbor gateways. May be cultivated on standard wire trellis used in commercial vineyards.
What color are Eastern Concord Grape flowers?
Eastern Concord Grape produces Green flowers.
What color is the foliage of Eastern Concord Grape?
Eastern Concord Grape has Green foliage.
What plants grow well with Eastern Concord Grape?
Good companion plants for Eastern Concord Grape include: Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa); Fig (Ficus).
How do I care for Eastern Concord Grape?
Easily grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Fertilize every 6 to 8 weeks until midsummer. Provide trellis or arbor support. Prune annually in winter to control size.
What is the history of Eastern Concord Grape?
The European grape, Vitis vinifera is age old but limited to warm climates with a long growing season. To expand cultivation into northern states, breeders began working with a wild American native, V. labrusca which matured over a much shorter season. It is native from New England to Georgia with widespread adaptability in more humid climates. It was crossed with the European to produce the Concord grape and then this variety followed for home gardens.

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