Muscadine Grape Cuttings - 10 Vitis rotundifolia Male & Female Vines

Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia) is a vigorous, native North American grapevine prized for its sweet, musky-flavored fruit and robust growth. These cuttings offer an economical way to propagate new vines for your home vineyard, arbor, or garden trellis. Muscadines are well-adapted to warm, humid climates and are commonly grown for fresh eating, jelly, juice, and wine. This offering includes both male and female vines, which is important because most muscadine varieties require cross-pollination to set fruit. Plant them together to ensure a reliable harvest.

Plant Features

• Includes both male and female vines for pollination and fruit production
• Vigorous, disease-resistant native grapevine
• Produces large, sweet grapes with a distinctive musky flavor
• Excellent for fresh eating, jams, jellies, juices, and winemaking
• Thrives in hot, humid conditions where other grapes struggle

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Vitis rotundifolia
• Plant Type: Perennial fruiting vine
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist, especially during establishment
• Growth Habit: Climbing vine; requires a trellis or arbor for support
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-10
• Bloom Season: Spring
• Mature Height: Vines can reach 60-100 feet if left unpruned, but are typically maintained at 10-20 feet
• Spacing: 12-20 feet apart, depending on trellis system

Planting & Care

To root these cuttings, plant them in a well-draining rooting medium such as a mix of peat and perlite. Keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide bright, indirect light and maintain high humidity by covering with a plastic dome or bag. Roots typically develop within 4-8 weeks. Once rooted, transplant into larger pots or directly into the garden after the last frost. Choose a sunny location with good air circulation and install a sturdy trellis before planting. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish a deep root system. Prune annually during the dormant season to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Muscadines are generally self-fertile, but planting both male and female vines ensures better pollination and fruit set.

What's Included

You will receive 10 Muscadine Grape cuttings (Vitis rotundifolia), including both male and female vines.