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California wild grape (Vitis californica)

California Wild Grape (Vitis californica) is a vigorous, deciduous woody vine native to California and Oregon. It features lobed leaves, small flowers, and edible dark be

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Sunlight

Full sun to partial shade

Watering

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained, loamy soils. Tolerates clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Tolerant of wide range

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low, only if needed

Care Requirements

Light

Full sun to partial shade

Full sun for best fruit

Water

Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

More during dry periods/fruiting

Soil

Adaptable to various soil types, prefers well-drained, loamy soils. Tolerates clay and sandy soils.

Temperature

Tolerant of wide range

Prefers 10-30 °C

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Low, only if needed

Balanced, slow-release in spring

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental, Fruit

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Groundcover

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-15 m

Spread

3-6 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

Winter deciduous

Leaf Color

Green, Red, Purple

Leaf Type

Deciduous, lobed

Flower Size

0.2-0.3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Vitex californica Benth.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderVitales
  • familyVitaceae
  • genusVitis
  • speciesVitis californica
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

Yes

Rating: 9/5

Edible

Yes

All parts of Vitis species, especially the fruit, are toxic to dogs and can cause acute kidney failure. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, and dehydration.

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