Vitis Canadice (Fox Grape)
Vitis ‘Canadice’ is a seedless labrusca grape variety boasting compact clusters of small red grapes in late summer. Firm and sweet, the grapes are juicy, with a touch of spiciness, and perfect for fresh eating, jams and jellies. A deciduous shrub with large, three-lobed green leaves, ‘Canadice’ is self-pollinating, productive and more winter hardy than most seedless grapes.
Vitis 'Canadice' is a seedless labrusca grape variety boasting compact clusters of small red grapes in late summer. Firm and sweet, the grapes are juicy, with a touch of spiciness, and perfect for fresh eating, jams and jellies. A deciduous shrub with large, three-lobed green leaves, 'Canadice' is self-pollinating, productive and more winter hardy than most seedless grapes. 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 15-20 ft. tall and wide (450-600 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 | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 2, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21 |
| Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Vitis – Grape Vines |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Early,Mid,Late) |
| Height | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
| Spread | 15' – 20' (4.5m – 6m) |
| 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 |