Vitis vulpina is a high-climbing woody vine with a thick trunk and red tendrils. The grapes and the vine itself have many uses ranging from herbal remedies to edible delicacies.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Vitis vulpina after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Habitat. It is most commonly found in moist or dry soils in woods, flood plains, and ravines. Due to its known ability to climb, the vine is often used along fences and trellises for ornamentation.
Summer and winter prune as needed to restrain the vigorous growth habit and to prevent the plants from becoming scraggly.
Vitis vulpina has a relatively long lifespan with a moderate growth rate. Typically the vine will reach a maximum height of about 83 feet. Contrary to the name "Frost Grape," the plant does not do well in cold temperatures below -23 degrees F.
