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Muscadine
Vitis rotundifolia
Also known as: bullace grape, muscadine grape, scuppernong
Native southeastern grape with thick-skinned fruit. Extremely disease resistant. Ideal for hot humid climates where bunch grapes struggle.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing120–240″
Row Spacing120–240″
Planting Depth—
Height72–240″
Spread120–240″
✗ Not Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
730–1095 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 7–10
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 7–10
Plant one male for every 6 female vines unless using self-fertile cultivar. Requires sturdy trellis. Excellent disease resistance.
Companion Plants
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