Taylor County Land Conservation
Wild Grape
Wild Grape
All prices include applicable sales taxes.
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Each bundle contains 25 seedlings.
Scientific Name: Vitas riparia
Mature Height: Vine - up to 75 ft long to a height of 35 ft.
Hardiness: Zones 3-9
Soil: Rich, moist loam
Light: Sun, partial shade, shade
Growth: Fast
Additional Information: AKA riverbank grape. Showy reddish to brown, peeling bark and large, heart-shaped leaves. Vine can measure up to 8 inches in diameter. Fragrant flowers attract pollinators, especially bees, and its edible grapes feed many wildlife species (Note of caution: remember where you plant it if you choose to harvest its bounty - poisonous look-alikes exist). Berries are sweeter after the first frost. Young tendrils and even the leaves are also edible. As its name suggests, it tolerates flooding. Can also handle occasionally dry soil. Attracts birds, insect pollinators, occasional mammals, and human foragers. Can also be used to to camouflage unsightly fencing, rock work, or other features.
This vine will need support to grow upon, so take care in choosing your site. It can be aggressive in its search for light so avoid using favored bushes and trees as support.
Estimated Seedling Size: 1-0 seedlings, 12-18”.
Pick-up in late April/early May
Pick-up in late April/early May
Seedling orders must be picked up in person in late April or early May in Medford or Phillips, Wisconsin. Taylor County LCD does not ship trees, shrubs or planting products to individual customers.
The exact pick-up dates will be sent out in early April by email and/or USPS mail. The tree pick-up schedule has typically been on a Thursday, 3-6 p.m. and Friday, 8-11 a.m., for Medford orders and Friday from 8:30-11 a.m. for Phillips orders. If you are unable to pick up your order during those days/times, you may send another person to the pick-up or contact the Taylor County LCD at 715-748-1469 to make other arrangements.
