Frontenac Grape vs Amur Grape - TreeTime.ca

Frontenac Grape vs Amur Grape

Vitis amurensis

Vitis x Frontenac

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Amur Grape
Frontenac Grape

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.

Frontenac Grape is a prairie hardy climbing vine that produces juicy, flavorful grapes. Expect aromas of cherry, plum, and berry from the wine and juice you make from this grape.

Note: if you want grapes for fresh eating, you might want to look at Brianna or Valiant Grape.

This vine requires a fence or trellis to encourage upward and outward growth. Consistent pruning and maintenance is necessary to reliably produce fruit, which usually occurs between 3 and 4 years of age.

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

Amur Grape Quick Facts

Frontenac Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 3a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: dark purple black blue
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sour juicy
Harvest: late september
Bark: dark scaly
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: none