Vitis rotundifolia 'Noble'
Produces Black Fruit that is both good eaten fresh or used to produce juices or wines. Higher yielding producing smaller to medium sized grapes. It has an excellent resistance to diseases. It is cold hardy & high vine vigor.
The Noble has a good flavor & low sugar content. Early to Mid Season Harvest
* Deer Resistant *
Self-pollinator (male). For a heavier crop, cross pollinate with a Female Bronze muscadine (like the Higgins, Scuppernong or Carlos)
- Female muscadines require x-pollination by a self-fertile (male) muscadine.
- A bronze female can be pollinated by a black self-fertile muscadine (Noble)
Photo courtesy of: Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC
Ornamental Characteristics |
Category |
Fruit Vine |
Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
Height |
12' + |
Spread |
12' |
Shape |
Climbing |
Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds leaves during colder months |
Flowering Season |
Spring |
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Fruit |
Delicious (green turning to deep purple) |
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Environmental Characteristics |
Growth Rate |
Fast |
Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage |
Cold Hardiness Zone |
7b - 10a |