Other common names
Amur river grape
Fruit Edible Climber Wall Shrub
A very hardy, woody, deciduous climber which has the potential to grow to around 20m in height in ideal conditions although this is rare. Large, rounded to shallowly lobed, toothed green leaves turn bright red in the autumn. Small greenish flowers in June to July are followed by bunches of dark purple to black acidic fruit which can be used for wine, jellies, jams and other culinary uses. Only female varieties will produce fruit
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
Higher than 12 metres
Max Spread
wider than 8 metres