Catawba grapes are a classic American variety famous for their vibrant hot-pink hue and distinct, fruity profile. They are highly acidic and packed with sweet, fresh red fruit flavors, making them a staple for jellies, juices, and sparkling rosés. Catawbas have a juicy, candy-like sweetness paired with a pleasantly aromatic, musky quality (foxy). Typically pick up strong, fresh notes of strawberry, raspberry, and occasionally hints of pineapple or peach. The grape was first popularized in the early 19th century. While its exact origins are slightly disputed, many believe it was discovered growing wild along the Catawba River in North Carolina. Before the introduction of the Concord grape, Catawba was the most widely planted and popular grape in the United States, cementing its legacy as a true American wine classic. It is a hybrid of the native American Vitis labrusca (fox grape) and European vines. Please refer below for detailed information on the Catawba grape vines for sale.
Consideration Catawba Grape
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Uses: Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Midseason
Low Chill: Yes
Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile
Origin Date: 1800's
Years to Bear: 1-2 years
Recommended Spacing: 2-5 ft.
Mature Size: 4-6 ft.
Water Requirements: 4-8 gallons per week May through Sept
Vine age when sold: Sold as single vine; two years old
Shipping Note:
Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.
