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Vitaceae

Crimson Glory Vine

Vitis coignetiae

Transformation and glory.

Family
Vitaceae
Genus
Vitis
Native to
Japan, Korea, Sakhalin Island
Bloom season
Spring, Summer
Type
Deciduous vine
Height
15-25 meters
Sunlight
Full sun to partial shade
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Water
Moderate
Hardiness
5-9
Lifespan
Perennial

Did you know

  • The vine is named for its spectacular crimson autumn foliage rather than its flowers.
  • Its leaves can grow up to 30 cm across, making them among the largest of any grape species.
  • It was named after Madame Coignet, who brought it from Japan to France in the 1870s.
  • The small dark berries are edible but quite tart and generally not harvested for consumption.
  • Crimson glory vine has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Color meanings

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Autumn splendor

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Transformation

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Natural beauty

Uses

  • Ornamental
  • Wall covering
  • Pergola planting
  • Autumn color