Frontenac Grape vs Riverbank Grape - TreeTime.ca

Frontenac Grape vs Riverbank Grape

Vitis x Frontenac

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Frontenac Grape
Riverbank Grape

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.

The Riverbank Grape, also known as the Frost Grape, or Wild Grape, is a cold-hardy variety that produces fragrant white flowers in the spring and then tart, purple grapes late in the summer.

The Riverbank Grape is a vigorous grower that attracts lots of wildlife, who enjoy the fruit and flowers. This plant is native to North America, and is also highly resistant to fungal diseases, making this a great addition to your city gardens. 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 Quick Facts

Riverbank Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 3a
Zone: 2a
Height: 2.4 m (8 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: purple
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tart
Harvest: late summer
Flowers: fragrant white
Bark: yellow-red to brown
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: long
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: high
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: frost grape, wild grape