Amur Grape vs Riverbank Grape - TreeTime.ca

Amur Grape vs Riverbank Grape

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Riverbank Grape
Amur Grape

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.

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.

Riverbank Grape Quick Facts

Amur Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2a
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 15 m (49 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 5 m (18 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: any
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: medium
Life span: long
Life span: long
Suckering: none
Suckering: none


Bark: yellow-red to brown
Bark: dark scaly
Flowers: fragrant white
Berries: purple
Berries: dark purple black blue
Firmness: firm
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tart
Flavor: sour juicy
Harvest: late summer
Harvest: late september
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Native to: MB, ON, QC, NB
Other Names: frost grape, wild grape