Vitis X californica 'Roger's Red'
Roger's Red Wild Grape
Description
This plant is a woody deciduous vine with round large, gray green leaves.The flowers are small fragrant, white blooms and berry clusters appear in the summer. This vine has a sprawling, climbing growth habit. Leaves turn red in fall, creating a spectacular show. This plant is native to CA and is drought tolerant. Grapes are ornamental. Vitis looks great on fences.
Plant Type
Vine
Height Range
12-25', 25-40'
Flower Color
White
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Purple
Fruit Season
Summer
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Tropical, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Espalier, Fall Color, Fragrance
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Background, Walls / Fences
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Screen
Attracts Wildlife
Birds
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.