Riverbank Grape vs F130 Grape - TreeTime.ca

Riverbank Grape vs F130 Grape

Vitis riparia

Vitis F130

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Riverbank Grape
F130 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.

This variety is cold-hardy and will produce bluish red clusters of grapes that are great for jellies and juice. Grapes have long been used to cover arbors and trellises.

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.

Riverbank Grape Quick Facts

F130 Grape Quick Facts

Zone: 2a
Zone: 2b
Height: 6 m (20 ft)
Height: 3 m (10 ft)
Spread: 0.6 m (2.0 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Light: full sun
Light: full sun
Moisture: normal, wet
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: fast
Growth rate: very fast
Life span: long
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: high
Maintenance: high
Maintenance: high


Bark: yellow-red to brown
Flowers: fragrant white
Fruit: edible
Berries: purple
Berries: dark purple
Fruit size: small
Firmness: firm
Flavor: tart
Flavor: sour, juicy
Harvest: late summer
Harvest: September
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no


Other Names: frost grape, wild grape