Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Vitaceae

Genus:

Vitis

Species:

Vitis × alexanderi

Growth Characteristics

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of butterfly and moth species using this genus as host plant (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in fertile, organic-rich environments