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Merlot Grape
Vitis vinifera 'Merlot'
Pronunciation: Vee-tiss vih-NIFF-er-ah
SKU #06753
A popular table and wine grape that yields abundant clusters of large burgundy-purple fruit in the fall. Bright green foliage turns deep yellow as cool autumn temperatures arrive. Self pollinating; does not require another plant nearby to set fruit. This vigorous, twining vine works well as a screen for arbors or trailing along fences. Deciduous.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Water when top 2 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Fast growing vine; grows 10 to 20 ft. each year.
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous spring flowers. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Espalier, Privacy Screen |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Fig (Ficus); Raspberry (Rubus); Rosemary (Rosmarinus); Lavender (Lavandula); Rose (Rosa) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in deep, loamy, humus-rich, well-drained soil, but quite adaptable. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; reduce frequency, once established. Feed with an organic fertilizer from spring to midsummer. Provide sturdy trellis or arbor support. Prune annually to control size. |
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| Bloom Time | Inconspicuous spring flowers. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Fall Color, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Fast Growing, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
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