1 Muscadine Grape Starter Plant – Heirloom Vitis Rotundifolia Vine (1 Bare Root)

Muscadine Grape is a vigorous, native North American grape vine prized for its sweet, musky-flavored fruit and ornamental value. This heirloom variety (Vitis rotundifolia) produces clusters of large, thick-skinned grapes that are excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, and wine. The vine's lush green foliage turns golden yellow in autumn, making it a beautiful addition to arbors, trellises, and fences.

Muscadine grapes thrive in warm, humid climates and are well-adapted to the southeastern United States. They are self-fertile or require a pollinator depending on the variety; this starter plant will establish quickly and begin bearing fruit within a few years under optimal conditions.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with sweet, musky fruit
• Vigorous, disease-resistant vine
• Attractive ornamental foliage
• Great for fresh eating, juice, jelly, and wine
• Adaptable to arbors, trellises, and fences

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Vitis rotundifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial vine
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: 60-100 feet if unsupported
• Spacing: 10-20 feet apart

Planting & Care

Plant your bare root Muscadine grape starter in early spring or late fall when the plant is dormant. Choose a sunny location with well-draining soil. Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots without bending them. Set the plant at the same depth it was growing previously, backfill with soil, and water thoroughly. Provide a trellis or support for the vine to climb.

Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Once established, Muscadine grapes are relatively drought-tolerant. Prune annually during the dormant season to maintain shape and encourage fruit production. Fertilize lightly in early spring. Mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.

What's Included

One (1) Muscadine Grape starter plant as a bare root.