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Vitis rotundifolia
Synonyms:

Common Name(s): Muscadine grape
Family: Vitaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 150 to 270 (days)
Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F)    Opt.Max=90° (F)
Opt.Min=64° (F)    Abs.Min=50° (F)
Precipitation: 35 to 63 (in.)
Winter Minimum: 0° (F)
Soil pH: 5.5 to 7
Soil Texture/Type: Sandy loams
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Long day, short day and day neutral
Light Intensity: Bright
Comments:
Adapted to warm, humid climates of Southeastern US. Grown in southern Illinois but is not winter hardy in the center of the state.
Diseases:
Rhizoctonia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Cercospora, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Cephalosporium
Uses:
Environ. - graftstock, Food - fruit
Woodiness:
Woody vine
Climate:
Subtropical-humid
Geographical Origin:
North America

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