Vitis hybrid 'Itasca'
Green Grape
- Hardy Northeast Variety!
- Petite, fragrant, white flowers
- Clusters of medium, round, greenish-yellow grapes
- Harvest early-mid fall
- Often used to make dry to off-dry white wines
Border or Bed
Climbing
Cold Tolerant
Edible
Fragrant
Garden
Vigorous
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers deep, loamy, humus-rich, medium moisture, well-drained soil and full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions as long as they are well-drained. Plant in a location sheltered from wind and frost pockets. Support with a trellis or other support system. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Pruning can be done in late winter to early spring.
Height: 15-20 ft
Spread: 8-15 ft
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-7
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Border or Bed
- Cold Tolerant
- Climbing
- Vigorous
- Fragrant
- Garden
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
- Climbing
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Songbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Vitis
Common Name: White Grape
Woody, deciduous, tendril-climbing vine with textured, oval-cordate, green leaves generally with three lobes. Fragrant, greenish flowers bloom in compound racemes in mid-summer. Flowers are followed by clusters of seedless or seeded (depending on variety) greenish-white or pale golden fruit. Fruit is excellent for a variety of culinary uses.