The Fry Muscadine is a type of muscadine grape that is known for its large, sweet fruit. It is a vigorous vine that can grow up to 20 feet long. The leaves are dark green and the flowers are small and white. The fruit is purple-black and has a thick skin.
The Fry Muscadine is a cold-hardy vine that can be grown in USDA zones 7-10. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. The vine needs to be trained to a trellis or other support.
The Fry Muscadine is a self-fertile vine, so it does not need a second vine for pollination. However, it will produce more fruit if it is cross-pollinated with another variety of muscadine grape.
The Fry Muscadine is a relatively easy vine to grow. It is susceptible to a few diseases, such as powdery mildew and black rot, but it is generally resistant to pests.
The fruit of the Fry Muscadine can be eaten fresh, juiced, or used to make wine. It is a popular grape for home gardeners in the southern United States.
Here are some tips for growing the Fry Muscadine Vine Shrub:
- Plant in full sun and well-drained soil.
- Train the vine to a trellis or other support.
- Water regularly, especially during the first year after planting.
- Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches.
- Protect the vine from pests and diseases.
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.
Growing Zones: 7-9 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 40-60 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Botanical Name: | Vitis rotundifolia 'Carlos' |
| Growth Rate: | Fast |
| Harvest Time: | September - October |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st year! |
