Valiant Grape vs Amur Grape - TreeTime.ca

Valiant Grape vs Amur Grape

Vitis x Valiant

Vitis amurensis

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Valiant Grape
Amur Grape

Reported to be one of the hardiest of all grape varieties. This variety will produce bluish red clusters of grapes that are great for jellies and juice. Grapes have long been used to cover arbors and trellises.

This is a self-pollinating variety so only one plant is required to set fruit. Many like this variety for fresh eating as it is similar to concord grapes.

Grapes are a higher maintenance species requiring regular care and pruning. Unchecked and uncared for grapes can spread, be eaten by birds, and have lesser yields.

Applying a thick layer of mulch can help these vines overwinter better.

Note: We do not ship grape vines to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

The Amur Grape is an ornamental grape that fruits dark, sour, juicy grapes later in the fall. It is native to Asia, and found growing wild in Russia and China. It’s one of the most cold-hardy grape varieties, prized for its foliage that turns from a bright green to a deep crimson and purple in the fall. The flowers are small and white, usually appearing in the beginning of May.

The name for the Amur Grape comes from the Amur Valley, located in Russia. It’s extremely resistant to frost. The berries are good for fresh eating, but also make a flavorful addition to any homemade wines and preserves. The leaves are also edible, and are commonly used in salads. This plant does best with a trellis.

Note: We do not ship grape vines to BC due to regulatory restrictions from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Valiant Grape Quick Facts

Amur Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 2b
Zone: 2a
Height: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: yellow
Berries: bluish red
Berries: dark purple black blue
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sour juicy
Harvest: late september
Bark: dark scaly
Growth rate: very fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none