Muscadine Grapes Plants

Muscadine grapes are native to the Southeast US and are sometimes called Scuppernongs. The two names are not quite interchangeable, but botanically speaking, they are variations on the same theme: Vitex rotundifolia. Muscadine grape is the name commonly given to the purple/black berried ones, while Scuppernong is the common name for all golden/bronze muscadine grapes. Unlike most other grapes, Muscadines thrive in warm, humid environments, yet most can survive temperatures into the teens (Fahrenheit). Like many fruits, grapes thrive well-drained soils amended with organic matter if needed. Choose a site in full sun with irrigation and annual winter pruning. Space muscadines 15-20 feet apart, with 10 feet between rows or posts. Mulch plantings with pine needles or other organic mulch. Plant 1 pollinator for every 2 female varieties and don't worry, they won't cross with each other. You will get both delicious varieties and lots of them.