Merlot Grape Features_For Hot Climates Partially self-fruitful

Partially self-fruitful

25' to 35' tree

If left to fully ripen the plums are golden

It shows some resistance to brown rot and other diseases

It produces an abundance of small quinces prized for jelly when pollinized by another flowering quince

Merlot Grape Features_For Hot Climates Partially self-fruitfulVitis vinifera 'Merlot' A dark blue grape from Bordeaux, France, that makes a delicious red wine by itself or blended; noted for berry, tea leaf, plum, and currant flavors. It needs a warm, dry climate where the thin skinned berries will ripen in September or October. Requires multiple pickings for peak quality fruits. Cold hardy to USDA Zone 6 Click here to read our Grape Growing Guide