Zone Compatibility

Height 8' - 12'
Spread 6' - 8'
Tree Form Vine
USDA Zone 7 - 10
Blooms Spring
Drops Fruit or Nut August
Soil Sandy or clay loam, slightly acidic
Soil pH 6.0 - 6.5
Light requirements Full Sun
Pollination Self-fertile
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 18-36 inches

Welder Muscadine Grape Vine

Rubus ouachita

Price range: $26.95 through $39.95

Your order will ship UPS Ground directly to you. Trees ship within 7-14 days unless specified or special requested. Pre order trees and bare root trees ship starting February according to your USDA Zone.

Zone Compatibility

Height 8' - 12'
Spread 6' - 8'
Tree Form Vine
USDA Zone 7 - 10
Blooms Spring
Drops Fruit or Nut August
Soil Sandy or clay loam, slightly acidic
Soil pH 6.0 - 6.5
Light requirements Full Sun
Pollination Self-fertile
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 18-36 inches

We accept orders year-round.

Your order will ship within next 7-14 days or requested date.

 For more information see the Ordering & Shipping section below.


The Welder Muscadine Grape is a vigorous, southern-hardy muscadine variety known for its purple-black berries, robust sweet flavor, and naturally high antioxidant content. These juice-filled, thick-skinned grapes are perfect for fresh eating, wine, jelly, jam, juice, and wildlife attraction, offering dependable sweetness straight off the vine. With its heart-shaped green foliage, Welder brings ornamental beauty to trellises, fences, arbors, and edible landscapes, making it as attractive as it is productive.

Celebrated for its excellent disease resistance and reliable yearly harvests, Welder thrives in warm, humid climates across the South. Like all muscadines, it grows best in full sun and prefers rich sandy loam or clay loam soils. It does not tolerate flooding, so well-drained ground—or raised mounds—is essential. With a pollinator required, planting two or more vines ensures abundant fruit set and vigorous growth.

For growers seeking a nutrient-rich, sweet muscadine grape that delivers both beauty and bounty, the Welder Muscadine is a top choice for home vineyards, edible gardens, and wildlife-friendly properties.

Height 8' - 12'
Spread 6' - 8'
Tree Form Vine
USDA Zone 7 - 10
Blooms Spring
Drops Fruit or Nut August
Soil Sandy or clay loam, slightly acidic
Soil pH 6.0 - 6.5
Light requirements Full Sun
Pollination Self-fertile
Age shipped & Size shipped 1 year old & 18-36 inches

Spacing 2' - 5'
Pruning Train to trellis. Fruit is produced on new shoots developing from the previous year’s growth. In Year 3, canes produced the previous year should be pruned to approximately 3 in. long in January or February. These canes will produce several shoots that will fruit during the following summer. These new shoots will be cut back to 3 in. the next winter, forming the first fruiting spurs. Depending upon the growth rate of the plants, spurs will need to be thinned in Year 5 or 6 after planting. During the winter pruning, remove every other shoot, aiming for a fruiting spur every 6 in. on each arm. Choose spurs on the top of the vine, if possible. Allow a few extra shoots to grow from the arms to form replacement spurs as the vine ages. Remove tendrils twining around the arms or spurs to prevent girdling
Fertilization Do not fertilize at planting. Once the trees are established, fertilize in early spring (Mar-April) as growth begins. Do not fertilize in the fall, which could promote late season tender growth that can be damaged by early frosts.
Watering Newly planted trees should be watered regularly. This is the most critical step in the establishment of your new trees. Please see the Watering section under "How to plant and grow" in our Learning Center.

At Chestnut Hill Outdoors, we’ve been shipping mail order trees for over 30 years. We’re experts at delivering healthy trees to your doorstep. All of our trees are container grown in root-enhancing pots, ensuring healthy root systems and much better success upon planting. 

In Spring we ship bare-root, dormant trees. All plants are dipped in a root gel before shipping and wrapped in plastic to retain moisture.

Spring: All trees are shipped bare-root.
Fall: All trees are shipped in containers.

Size shipped: 18 – 36 inches

Age Shipped: 1 Year Old

For more information, visit our Ordering & Shipping Page.

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