Vitis Brianna (Grape Vine)
Cold-hardy, Vitis ‘Brianna’ produces large clusters of greenish gold grapes in early fall. The flavor is fruity with hints of grapefruit and pineapple when fully ripe. Perfect as a juice grape or as a light, semi-sweet table wine. A vigorous deciduous shrub, ‘Brianna’ is self-pollinating but will benefit from pollination with another variety. Good disease resistance and tolerance of temperature extremes.
Cold-hardy, Vitis 'Brianna' produces large clusters of greenish gold grapes in early fall. The flavor is fruity with hints of grapefruit and pineapple when fully ripe. Perfect as a juice grape or as a light, semi-sweet table wine. A vigorous deciduous shrub, 'Brianna' is self-pollinating but will benefit from pollination with another variety. Good disease resistance and tolerance of temperature extremes. Easy to grow, Grape vines not only reward you with large crops of delicious fruits, they are also very decorative, providing a handsome leafy cover that clothes arbors, fences or trellises beautifully.
- Grows up to 6-8 ft. tall and wide (180-240 cm).
- Thrives in full sun in well-drained soils. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including sand or clay, but good drainage is essential. Best sited in a location sheltered from winter winds (preferably a sunny south-facing slope) and well removed from frost pockets. Needs good air circulation.
- Grape vines require sturdy support for their twining stems such as pergolas, walls or fences. Perfect in cottage gardens or Mediterranean gardens.
- May be affected by powdery mildew and botrytis
Requirements
Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
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Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Vitis – Grape Vines |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
Height | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spread | 6' – 8' (180cm – 240cm) |
Spacing | 96″ – 120″ (240cm – 300cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Low, Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Walls and Fences |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |