Berries

Vitis vinifera 'Van Buren' (Grape)

Vitis labrusca 'Van Buren'

Also known as Van Buren Early Blue Grape

$28.95

Size

☀SunFull sun
💧WaterModerate
🌡Zones4-8
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Vitis vinifera 'Van Buren' (Grape), 'Van Buren', is valued in PNW gardens for its character and seasonal interest.

An edible berry plant for the home garden , fresh fruit harvest with minimal care once established.

Full sun to part shade suits this plant. Plant in moist, well-drained, fertile soil. Hardy USDA Zone varies. Provide consistent moisture during fruit development. Watch for birds (netting may be needed at harvest). Mulch to keep roots cool.

Plant Details

Botanical
Vitis labrusca 'Van Buren'
Common name
Van Buren Early Blue Grape
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage type
Deciduous
Mature size
15-25 ft vine tall × 8-12 ft wide
Growth habit
Climbing
Growth rate
Fast
Bloom time
Late spring
Bloom color
White, Pink
Foliage color
Green
Support
Trellis
Harvest
Late summer, Fall

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, average soil. Trellis support is essential. Heavy annual pruning is required; use cane or spur system in late winter to control vigor and maximize fruiting. Watch for Spotted Wing Drosophila on ripening fruit and powdery mildew on foliage; ensure good air circulation. Protect young vines from browse damage.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees
  • Wildlife: Bird forage, Small mammal forage
  • 🌱 Edible: Fruit
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Toxic to dogs and cats (causes kidney failure). Safe and edible for humans.
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