Vitis californica

Common Name:
California wild grape
Plant Type:
Deciduous vine
Family:
Vitaceae (The Grape Family)
Geographic Origin:
California
California Native?:
Yes

Plant Size:
To 20 feet+
Landscape/Garden Uses:
walls and fences
Flowering Season:
Spring

Flower Color:
Green
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 10 degrees F. or less

This species is often seen along streams in northern California, clambering over willows and alders and making massive curtains of foliage during the summer months. The flowers are small and inconspicuous but borne in generous branched clusters; fruits that follow are small, dark purple and attractive to birds. This vigorous plant is useful both as a vine and for ground cover, particularly on banks.