Amur River grape, Wangmoru
Vitis amurensis
Family: Vitaceae
What it is like
A vine or shrub. It grows 15 m high and spreads 3-6 m wide. The young shoots are reddish. The leaves are large and have 3-5 lobes. The turn rich red, orange or purple in autumn. The fruit is oval and black. They can be 1.5 cm across. They are often bitter.
There are 60 to 70 species of Vitis.
Where it is found
It is a temperate plant. It does best in rich, moist soils. It needs an open, sunny position. It is resistant to frost. It is sensitive to drought. It can tolerate winter temperatures down to -40°C. It suits hardiness zones 4-9. In Sichuan.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Australia, China (country/location of origin), Korea (country/location of origin), North America, Russia, Tasmania, USA
How it is used for food
The fruit are eaten raw or used for juice, jams and wine. The leaves can be eaten as a boiled vegetable.
It is cultivated.
Edible parts
Fruit, leaves
How it is grown
Plants can be grown by cuttings.
Its other names
Local names
Heger-e in Yeem, Shan pu tao