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Grapes with ornamental leaves

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Posted by boizeau 7a (My Page) on
Thu, Dec 18, 08 at 12:56

I have been growing a few ornamental grapes in the yard including Vitis coignetiae and Vitis purpurea. Wonder if others have found some attractive vines and what they are like. There is one called Vitis davidii but I cannot find any seed source for the plant.

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Here is what the Vitis Davidii looks like.
I had some started from seeds a few years ago, but the root weevil larvae got in and took them out. Would appreciate anyone locating a seed source for this one.

Spiny stemmed Vitis

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Vitis vinifera 'Brandt' is a good one for Autumn colour as well as fruit.

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I am afraid that the 'brandt' is not available in the USA, but I do have Vitis Coignetiae. It has striking colors, but sure takes a lot of room.
Shoots can grow over 25 feet in a season, and the leaves approach a foot across

Here is a link that might be useful: Coignetiae

  
 

 

 


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