Doreen Muscadine Grape

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Vitis rotundifolia ‘Doreen’ – Muscadine Grape

Doreen is a bronze muscadine grape introduced in 1981 by North Carolina State University, valued for its reliable production, disease resistance, and adaptability to hot, humid climates. This vigorous vine produces medium-sized bronze fruit that grows in clusters and ripens late in the season, extending the muscadine harvest window.

The fruit is sweet, flavorful, and well suited for fresh eating, juice, jellies, and wine. As with most muscadines, Doreen performs exceptionally well in southern growing conditions and is especially well adapted to heat and humidity.

This variety is self-fertile and does not require a pollinizer, though yields can improve with additional muscadine varieties planted nearby. Plants are highly vigorous and benefit from strong trellising and regular pruning to maintain productivity and manage growth.

Doreen is a dependable, low-spray option for warm climates, offering strong resistance to many common grape diseases and pests.

Ripening Time: Late Season
Spacing: 15–20 feet (vine spacing on trellis)
USDA Zones: 7a–10b
Pollination: Self-Fertile

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Excellent
• Disease Resistance: Excellent
• Drought Tolerance: Very Good
• Heat Tolerance: Excellent
• Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Good
• No-Spray Potential: Excellent
• Salt Tolerance: Poor
• Fresh for Kids: Very Good
• Deer Resistance: Fair
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Vine
• Soil Type: Well-Drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.