Alachua Muscadine Grape Shrub
The Alachua Muscadine Grape Shrub (Vitis rotundifolia 'Alachua') is a self-pollinating cultivar that is known for its large, sweet grapes, disease resistance, and productivity. It is a vigorous grower and can reach up to 20 feet tall and wide. Alachua grapes are typically ripe in late September or early October.
Alachua Muscadine Grape Shrub
Alachua grape shrubs prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They are drought tolerant once established, but they will produce more fruit if they are watered regularly during the growing season. Alachua grape shrubs are also relatively low-maintenance, but they do require some pruning. Prune your shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood, and to train the shrub to grow on a trellis or other support structure.
Alachua grapes are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed fresh, made into juice or jelly, or used in winemaking. They are also a good source of vitamins and minerals.
Here are some of the benefits of growing an Alachua Muscadine Grape Shrub:
- It is a self-pollinating cultivar that produces high yields.
- It is resistant to disease, including Pierce's disease.
- It produces large, sweet grapes.
- It is a vigorous grower and relatively low-maintenance.
- Alachua grapes can be enjoyed fresh, made into juice or jelly, or used in winemaking.
If you are looking for a delicious and productive grape shrub to add to your garden, the Alachua Muscadine is a great choice.
Here are some tips for growing an Alachua Muscadine Grape Shrub:
- Choose a sunny spot in your garden with well-drained soil.
- Amend the soil with compost or other organic matter before planting.
- Water your shrub regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize your shrub once a month with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
- Prune your shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove any dead or diseased wood, and to train the shrub to grow on a trellis or other support structure.
Enjoy your delicious Alachua Muscadine grapes!
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
