Vitis species

 

CLASSIFICATION Deciduous broadleaf

HABIT/SIZE Woody perennial vine

LEAVES Simple; alternate; toothed and lobed

FLOWER Insignificant individually; inflorescences may be large clusters

FRUIT/SEED/CONE Berries occur in clusters; light green or deep red to purplish-black

BARK Flaking or shredding in strips on older stems

 

Two purple clusters of grapes on a trellis    

Many clusters of purple grapes growing on a trellis

A closeup of several grape leaves and immature buds