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Products > Vitis californica 'Roger's Red'   Vitis californica 'Roger's Red' - Roger's California Grape    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Vine Family: Vitaceae (Grapes) Origin: California (U.S.A.) Flower Color: Greenish White Bloomtime: Spring Height: Climbing (Vine) Width: 15-30 feet Exposure: Light Shade/Part Sun Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: <15° F Vitis californica 'Roger's Red' (Roger's California Grape) - Deciduous grape native to central California. The dull green and gray leaves of this cultivar are transformed into great draperies of rich, scarlet red leaves in autumn. The edible fruit is small and purple. This vine can grow 25-40 ft. tall in sun or shade. It is frost hardy and has low water needs. Insignificant flowers. Expect rapid growth. This selection made by Roger Raiche, who came across this unusual red specimen while driving in Sonoma County.  The description above is based on our research and observations of this plant growing in our nursery and in our own and other Santa Barbara gardens. We would appreciate hearing from anyone who has additional information or disagrees with what we have written.     [MORE INFO]