Common Name(s): | Post Oak Grape, Grapevine, Grape,Post Oak |
Scientific Name: | Vitis aestivalis |
Family: | Vitaceae |
Longevity: | Perennial |
Season: | Cool |
Origin: | Native |
Height: | 6 m |
Flowers: | May |
Fruits: | Fall |
Description: A vigorous, clump forming or high-climbing woody vine with shreddy bark occurring on moist sandy soils in bottomlands and uplands, usually along fence rows, roadsides and in woods. Fruits are eaten by many birds and mammals, and can be used to make jelly. Also commonly called Summer or Pigeon grape. |