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Vitis labrusca 'Black Spanish'

 
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Family: Vitaceae (vee-TAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Vitis (VEE-tiss) (Info)
Species: labrusca (luh-BRUS-kuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Black Spanish

Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Height:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Spacing:
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
N/A

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Mid Spring

Foliage:
Deciduous
Good Fall Color

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
By grafting
By budding
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Carolyn2733 On Jun 26, 2008, Carolyn2733 from Spring Branch, TX wrote:

This variety is said to grow well in all areas of the deep south. It is drought tolerant and very hardy. The vines are resistant to the dreaded Pierce Disease and mildew. Texas A&M university reports that in the southern regions of Texas the vines can produce as much as 30 pounds of grapes. The Grape clusters are moderate in size, seeded, and blackish-blue in color. The fruit can be eaten fresh or it can be processed into a good jelly. Vineyards primarily use the grape to make port wine. Other wines produced from this grape taste similar to a Cabernet or Merlot.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Spring Branch, Texas



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