Grapes: Vitis rotundifolia 'Black Loomis'
Botanical name: Vitis rotundifolia 'Black Loomis'
Common name: muscadine
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at a glance
Soil: | dry, acidic, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 6a thru 10b |
Care: |
average
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Lifespan: |
deciduous
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
climber, fall interest, bee attracting, edible |
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description for "Grapes: Vitis rotundifolia 'Black Loomis'"
Huge, colorful grapes adorn this amazing variety. Known as one of the best muscadine varieties, its individual, black colored grapes can reach the size of a quarter dollar. With a sugar content of 22%, its fruit is very sweet and flavorful. Enjoy in jellies, eaten fresh or made into wine. This vigorous growing vine is very disease resistant and a heavy producer. It will need both male and female plants for pollination. Hardy in zones 6-10. Edited by S. Derr