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Concord Grape Vine

Vitis labrusca 'Concord'


Hardiness Zones: 5 - 9   View Map
  • Produces large bunches of medium-sized, glossy, slipskin, blue-black grapes; the flesh is green, pulpy, and seeded
  • Yields ripe fruit typically in mid-September
  • Is self-fertile, but planting more than one vine is recommended for the best crop
  • Has a chill hours (CU) requirement of 100 (chill hours are the average hours of air temperature between 32° and 45° F in a typical winter season)
  • Grows in a prostrate shape
  • Requires a strong trellis, fence or arbor for support
  • Should be planted 6–8' apart

Tree Details

Shape

Prostrate

Growth Speed

Fast

Scientific Name

Vitis labrusca 'Concord'

Mature Height

5' - 6'

Mature Spread

8' - 10'

Shipping Height

1' - 1 1/2'

Highlights

Concord is the traditional grape to make grape jelly and juice. It is also used as a table grape and for wine. The vines produce large clusters of medium-sized, slipskin, blue-black grapes that ripen in mid-September.

Learn more about planting and caring for your grape vines.

Learn more about home fruit production grape culture and creating a grape trellis from the Missouri Extension Agent.

Sun Preference

Full Sun

Soil Preference

Well Drained, Acidic

History/Lore

The Concord Grape is a classic American grape variety that was developed in 1849 by Ephraim Wales Bull in Concord, Massachusetts. Bull spent years experimenting with different grape varieties, eventually creating the Concord Grape, which quickly gained popularity due to its flavor and hardiness. The Concord Grape was used for making juice, jelly, and jams, as well as wine, becoming a staple in American agriculture. Today, it continues to be a beloved choice for its rich flavor and versatility in the kitchen, adding both beauty and functionality to gardens and landscapes.

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