The Mother Vine
Perhaps the oldest vine in North America, this sprawling plant helps make a sweet wine.

šŸ“œ Estimated to be 400 years old, located on North Carolina's Roanoke Island, occupying a third of a front yard.
šŸ” Believed to be the oldest grape vine in North America, "mother" of scuppernong grapes.

Why Go

šŸ‡ Witness the sprawling Mother Vine, covering a significant portion of a front yard.
šŸ“œ Explore the history of this ancient vine, possibly planted by Native Americans or Lost Colony settlers.
šŸš¶ Enjoy easy access for visitors to view the sprawling web.
šŸ· Taste Mother Vine Wine, made from its clippings, at Duplin Winery in Rose Hill.
šŸ“š Learn about local history and winemaking.

Tips

šŸ…æļø Visitors can park and view the vine in the front yard.
šŸ‡ Neighbors are allowed to pick and eat its grapes.
šŸ—“ļø Local winery makes wine from clippings since 2005.šŸ—“ļø Grapes ripen as summer progresses, harvested in September.

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