Delicious Muscadine Grape

Vitis rotundifolia 'Delicious'

$39⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Delicious Muscadine Grape highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Vitis rotundifolia 'Delicious'
Growing Zones

7-9
Mature Height

10 - 15 feet
Mature Spread

6 - 8 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Medium
Flower Color

White
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

Late Winter
Bloom Period

Early Spring, Late Spring
Harvest Time

Early Season

Growing Zones 7-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

Delicious Muscadine Grape (Vitis rotundifolia 'Delicious') is a medium-sized dark black oval Grape that ripens early. Released by the University of Florida, this Muscadine cultivar produces high yields of edible-skinned flavorful fruit - ripening about 2 weeks earlier than other Muscadine varieties! Great fresh eating, juicing, and great potential for winemaking!

The vines burst into life each spring and fill out in flush of ornamental green foliage and greenish white sprays of flowers. Pollinators will arrive to sip the nectar and pollinate your vines! This early-season Grape will be ready for harvest in no time and give you and your family a great harvest for all your fresh snacks, treats, juice, preserves, and even wine if you are inclined!

Delicious Muscadine Grape is a self-fertile deciduous variety, but multiple Muscadine plants planted nearby will increase pollination and therefore yield. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 7 to 9, Delicious grows about 10-15 feet in height and 6-8 feet in width at maturity.

Planting and Application:

Growing best in the southern US where the Muscadine is native, these fruiting vines add beauty and timeless elegance (and fruit!) to your landscape as a fruiting edible ornamental! Add a touch of the vineyard to seating areas and outdoor garden rooms by employing this vine as screening, edible décor, and shade!

Train Delicious Muscadine Grape to grow up the sides of a pergola or over an arbor with a garden bench or bistro nook beneath it, or create walls to your garden rooms for privacy by training Delicious up a lattice fence or trellis! Your back porch or front stoop gains a touch of Italy with a grapevine rambling up a pillar or railing.

Dark Purple/Black Oval Fruit
Sweet & Flavorful Fruit
Self-Fruitful Greenish White Blooms For Pollinators
Lush Green Foliage & Ornamental Bark For Winter Interest
Ornamental Shade, Privacy, Edible Landscaping & Healthy Fruit

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This Muscadine Grape requires full sun and require heat to ripen. Plant your vine where it will get the most! These deciduous vines do well in most soils as long as you have good drainage. Wet or heavy clay soils are not good for Grapes, and an ideal pH level for Grapes is 6.5. Provide 3-4 inches of arborist mulch to help maintain the proper temperature, soil moisture, and improve the soil quality over time.

Prune off broken or dead portions of branches and roots, and maintain good air circulation around the foliage. Prune the top growth to a single cane when dormant or in the early spring before they begin to grow for the year. Timing is important because the canes can drop sap and bleed if pruned too late or too early. You will get a larger yield by planting multiple Muscadine varieties, but Delicious is self-fertile and will give you a great heavy crop each year!

Full Sun For The Most Fruit
Regular Moisture Schedule & Loves Mulched Beds
Enriched Well-Drained Soil & Mulch
Needs Sturdy Support
Prune When Dormant or Early Spring

Order your own Delicious Muscadine Grape for big yields of flavorful early-ripening fruit from Nature Hills! Boost your home orchard and food sustainability with ease!