Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape)

Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) with lush green leaves climbing upward on a wooden support structure.
Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) climbing vines with wide textured leaves on a wooden trellis system.

Botanical name: Vitis cinerea

Common names: Winter Grape, Possum Grape, Graybark Grape

Family: Vitaceae

Origin: Texas

USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantVine or creeper plantSemi-shadeWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryYellow, orange flowersEdible plantPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsDeciduous plantFragrant plant

Vitis cinerea is an American native grape. The leaves are cordiform-emarinate, flabby, dull, limb finely wrinkled (like crepe) between the sub-veins. The fruits of Vitis cinerea are sweet-tart when mature and edible.

The preference is partial sun, moist conditions, and a fertile loamy soil.

Similar plants: Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape)


Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) green heart-shaped leaves on vine, close up of plant.
Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) heart-shaped leaves attach to thin woody stems in dense foliage.
Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) green leaves spreading across vines in a dense thicket
Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) with broad green leaves and thin curling tendrils on vines.
Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) green leaves close up showing heart shaped textured foliage growing naturally.
Vitis cinerea (Winter Grape) green leaves showing detailed veins and distinct heart shaped leaf margins.


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