Amur Grape vs Riverbank Grape - TreeTime.ca

Amur Grape vs Riverbank Grape

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Amur Grape
Riverbank 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.

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.

Amur Grape Quick Facts

Riverbank Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Moisture: any
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Berries: dark purple black blue
Berries: purple
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sour juicy
Flavor: tart
Harvest: late september
Harvest: late summer
Flowers: fragrant white
Bark: dark scaly
Bark: yellow-red to brown
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none




Other Names: frost grape, wild grape