Catawba Grapes are a classic American favorite, known for their bold, sweet flavor and versatility in fresh eating, juice, and winemaking. This hardy fruit vine produces large clusters of reddish-purple grapes late in the season.
Catawba Grapes – Classic American Heritage Vine
Catawba Grapes (Vitis labrusca 'Catawba') have been cherished since the 1800s for their sweet, slightly spicy flavor and beautiful deep-pink to reddish-purple hue. This vigorous, fast-growing vine offers excellent yields with proper support and sunlight.
Also Known As (AKA):
- American Red Grape
- Catawba Grape
- Pink Concord-type Grape
Perfect for backyard orchards or trellised garden spaces, Catawba is cold hardy and self-pollinating. Enjoy the fruit fresh, dried, juiced, or fermented into delicious homemade wine.
- � Large clusters of juicy reddish-purple grapes
- � Requires full sun and good airflow
- � Self-pollinating and easy to grow
- � Ideal for wine, juice, jelly, or fresh snacking
- ❄️ Cold-hardy and disease resistant
Landscape Tip: Train on fences, arbors, or trellises for a functional and fruitful vertical display.
Growing Zones: 5–8 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 10–20 ft. (with support) |
| Mature Width: | 6–10 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Vitis labrusca 'Catawba' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Type: | Fruit Vine |
| Harvest Time: | Late Season |
| Pollination: | Self-Pollinating |