Sugargate Grape

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Vitus rotundifolia (Sugargate)

Sugargate is the earliest ripening muscadine variety, producing large clusters of very large, deep purple fruit with excellent flavor—up to 21% sugar in individual berries. This vigorously growing, productive vine is highly recommended by Professor John Clark of the University of Arkansas grape breeding program as an excellent choice for homeowners. It was a big hit at our Fall Fruit Day event. Sugargate is as bud-hardy as the Mars Seedless grape.

• Native
• Spacing: 4' x 8' with a trellis height of 6'
• Hardiness Zone: 6-9
• Pollination: Can be pollinated by any other muscadine.

Plant Characteristics:

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

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge, and comments or opinions are always welcome.