Also known as Arkansas Grape · Bunch Grape · Chicken Grape
Summer grape (Vitis aestivalis) is a vigorous deciduous vine native to eastern North America, producing small, dark, edible berries.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best fruit production and health.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not saturated, especially when young or fruiting.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Prefers temperate climates. Needs a distinct dormancy period in winter. Protect from extreme heat.
Low
25% intensity
Requires minimal fertilization. Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring if growth is poor.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water consistently, especially during dry spells, ensuring the soil remains evenly moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering as the plant matures and establishes.
In containers, water more frequently as they dry out faster. Avoid overhead watering to minimize disease risk.
Prune annually in late winter or early spring while the vine is dormant. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing wood. Train the vine to a support structure by selecting strong canes.
Pruning encourages fruit production and maintains plant health and shape.
Propagate by hardwood cuttings taken in late winter. Select healthy, one-year-old canes and cut them into sections. Plant cuttings in well-draining soil and keep them moist.
Alternatively, propagation by seed is possible but may result in variable fruit quality.
Repot container-grown plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Choose a pot one size larger with fresh, well-draining potting mix.
Repotting revitalizes the plant and provides more space for root development, essential for healthy growth.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis)
Where Summer Grape (Vitis aestivalis) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Vitales |
| Family | Vitaceae |
| Genus | Vitis |
| Species | Vitis aestivalis |
Similar in genus Vitis
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