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PHGSCsPlant o' the MonthOctober 2008...from
Steve Morse, Gardener Vitis californica
Rogers Red
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine 
Growth habitClimbing vine, spreading DeciduousDe
ciduous Growth RateFast Hardiness lt
15ºF ExposureFull sun to part sun Cultural
UsesFlexible vines used for basket making by
Native American Pomo Tribe. CNPS StatusNot
Listed HabitatCanyons, springs, and streambanks
below 4,000

• FormVine
• Sizeto 40' long
• Flowering SeasonSpring
• Flower ColorYellowish
• Soil MoistureSemi-dry to regular water
• Soil TypeClay to sandy
• FamilyVitaceae
• DistributionNorthern andCentral California
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Wildlife ValueGrapes are browsed by wildlife.
Vines offer cover.DescriptionGreat for arbor
or fence. Wonderful for wildlife. Likes water,
but can survive once established with minimal
water. Edible purple fruit ripens in late summer.
Reliable fall color.
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.) 
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Vitis californica Roger's RedCalifornia Native
Grapevine (cont.)