Vitis rotundifolia 'Jumbo'
The Jumbo Muscadine is a vigorous, woody vine that produces large clusters of huge, purplish-black fruit late in the season. The Jumbo is a female that will need a self-fertile pollinator. Any self-fertile muscadine will work, for example, Carlos or Nesbitt. Dark purple, almost black grapes are excellent for snacking, jams, jellies, and preserves. The Jumbo tolerates the cold well and produces grapes that can be the size of a golf ball.
*Deer may browse*
Photo courtesy of: Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Fruit Vine |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
8' - 12' |
| Spread |
8' - 20'
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| Shape |
Climbing |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Straw-colored |
| Flowering Season |
Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Flower Color |
Insignificant |
| Berries |
Dark Purple |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Fast |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun
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| Water Preferences |
Average - Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. Poor drainage results in root rot. |
| Hardy zones |
7 - 10 |
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