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Grape 'Edelweiss White'

2-Gallon

Height: 10-15 feet tall (with support). Spread: 6-8 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun.
Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Other Names: Vitis 'Edelweiss'

Description:
A highly cold-hardy white grape variety known for its sweet, aromatic fruit and versatility. 'Edelweiss White' produces large, golden-green grapes with a rich, muscat-like flavor that is excellent for fresh eating, winemaking, and juicing. This vigorous vine is disease-resistant and thrives in colder climates, making it a fantastic choice for home vineyards and edible landscapes.

Edible Qualities:
Grape 'Edelweiss White' produces juicy, flavorful grapes with a natural sweetness and floral aroma. The fruit ripens in mid to late summer and is ideal for multiple culinary uses.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Winemaking
- Juicing
- Jams & Jellies
- Drying (Raisins)

Features & Attributes:
Grape 'Edelweiss White' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, turning golden-yellow in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of small, fragrant white flowers that attract pollinators. Its large, golden-green grapes develop in loose clusters and ripen in mid to late summer, offering a long harvesting period.
This is a deciduous vine with a fast-growing, climbing habit. It benefits from being trained on a trellis, arbor, or fence for optimal fruit production and airflow.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Grape 'Edelweiss White' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Trellises & Arbors
- Edible Landscaping
- Home Vineyards

Planting & Growing:
Grape 'Edelweiss White' will grow to be about 10-15 feet tall at maturity with support, spreading 6-8 feet. It grows at a fast rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 20 years or more.

This vine thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. It requires consistent watering, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from regular pruning to maintain shape and improve airflow. Mulching around the base helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature.

Additional Characteristics:
- Mid to Late Season Ripening
- Cold Hardy
- High-Yielding
- Disease Resistant
- Excellent for Winemaking & Fresh Eating