{"product_id":"southern-home-black-muscadine-vine","title":"Southern Home Black Muscadine Vine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrnamental foliage with sweet late-season fruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by the University of Florida, Southern Home Black Muscadine Vine stands out for its deeply lobed, ornamental leaves. Its vigorous growth creates an attractive showpiece on a sturdy arbor, trellis, or fence while adding shade and texture to the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet black muscadine grapes ripen from late summer into fall. This self-fertile vine produces fruit without a second variety and is well adapted to areas with hot, humid summers and low winter chill. Southern Home muscadines can be enjoyed fresh or used to make jams, jellies, pies, and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location with full sun, well-drained soil, and a strong trellis or fence for support. Space vines 10–15 feet apart and plant at the same depth they were growing in the container. Spread mulch around the planting area, keeping it away from the trunk, and keep the area free of weeds during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply after planting and regularly during the first growing season. Once established, provide about 1 inch of water weekly during dry periods, especially while fruit is developing. Avoid persistently soggy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prune in late winter while the vine is dormant. Shorten the previous season’s side shoots to two to four buds and remove weak, crowded or damaged growth. Annual pruning supports airflow and reliable fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant or repot within 4 weeks of arrival. Choose a location with full sun, well-drained soil, and a strong trellis or fence for support. Space vines 10–15 feet apart and plant at the same depth they were growing in the container. Spread mulch around the planting area, keeping it away from the trunk, and keep the area free of weeds during establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"4-5 ft.","offer_id":68021634826302,"sku":"32071","price":72.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0059\/8835\/2052\/files\/Southern-Home-Black-Muscadine-Vine-1.jpg?v=1793504386","url":"https:\/\/checkout.trees.com\/products\/southern-home-black-muscadine-vine","provider":"Trees.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}