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The California wild grape grows in canyons, alongside springs, streams. It thrives in damp conditions and so it is common to see in riparian areas.[1] It can be found on slopes as well as flat ground in wetland and forested habitats. Once matured[1] like most other native California plants it can withstand periods of dry conditions.[2]
Description[edit]
Vitis californica is a deciduous vine distributed along the Coast Ranges from Douglas County, Oregon, south to San Luis Obispo County, California; in the Klamath Mountains, the Cascade Range, and the Sierra Nevada from Siskiyou to Kern counties, California; and in the Central Valley.[3] It is fast growing and it can grow to over 10 m (33 ft) in length.[4] It climbs on other plants or covers the ground with twisted, woody ropes of vine covered in green leaves. In the fall the leaves turn many shades of orange and yellow before losing its leaves then in the spring it flowers typically in May and June.[5]
Cultivation[edit]
- Viticulture
The wild grape is strong and robust, and viticulturists worldwide often use it as rootstock for their wine grapes. It prefers heavier soils.[4] In some areas where the plant is not native it has the capacity to become a noxious weed. Though its invasive nature can be kept under control and is very easy to pull out.[4]
Horticulture[edit]
Vitis californica is cultivated as an ornamental plant. The interesting shape and color of the leaves and the lush, trainable vines make this species an attractive garden plant. This vine is commonly used in native plant gardens, where once established it thrives without summer water. Though it can be aggressive and can require pruning to manage it.[4]
The cultivar 'Roger's Red' (named for noted horticulturist Roger Raiche) turns brilliant red in fall and is a hybrid with a wine grape, Vitis vinifera Alicante Bouschet. The cultivar 'Walker Ridge' turns yellow in the autumn.[6]
References[edit]
- Smither-Kopperl, Margaret (June 2022). "Plant Guide for California wild grape (Vitis californica)". USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service.[1]
- "Plant Details - Kumeyaay Garden - University of San Diego". www.sandiego.edu.[2]
- "California Grape, Vitis californica". Calscape, California Native Plant Society.[4]
- Howard, Janet L. (1993). "Vitis californica In: Fire Effects Information System". U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service.[3]
- "Vitis californica Calflora". www.calflora.org.[5]
- ^ a b c Smither-Kopperl, Margaret (June 2022). "Plant Guide for California wild grape (Vitis californica)" (PDF). USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ a b "Plant Details - Kumeyaay Garden - University of San Diego". www.sandiego.edu. Retrieved 2022-10-18.
- ^ a b Howard, Janet L. (1993). "Vitis californica In: Fire Effects Information System". U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ a b c d e "California Grape, Vitis californica". Calscape, California Native Plant Society. Retrieved 2022-10-01.
- ^ a b "Vitis californica Calflora". www.calflora.org. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ^ "Pacific Horticulture | Vitis 'Roger's Red'". Pacific Horticulture. Retrieved 2022-10-20.