Vitis x 'Itasca'
Itasca Grape
- Edible
- Use in wines
- Harvest from late summer through fall
- Category: Fruit
- Patent: PP29,847
- Hardiness Zone: 4-7
- Height: 15-20 ft
- Spread: 8-15 ft
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
Cross-bred by the University of Minnesota, Itasca has gained popularity in the Northeast due to its cold-hardy nature. Throughout May and June, petite, fragrant flowers bloom which is followed by clusters of medium, round, greenish-yellow grapes that flood the vines and are ready to harvest from early to mid-fall. Use the sweet-tasting berries to make dry to off-dry white wines.
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Climbing |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vitis x 'Itasca'
Thrives in full sun. Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer. Training for best fruiting in the early years is easy and very important. Regular pruning is required.