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sea grape

sea grape

Coccoloba uvifera

tree☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 8bZone 12b

A tropical coastal tree with distinctive round, leathery leaves and grape-like purple fruits that are edible. Highly salt and drought tolerant, making it ideal for beach and seaside landscapes.

Overview

Form
Spreading
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–25′ tall × 20–50′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

high
Zone 8bZone 12b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 8b to Zone 12b

pH Range

58
7.0
3.556.589
pH range: 5 to 8

Soil Texture

Coarse, Medium, Fine

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummerFall

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Caribbean and tropical Americas

Native to: Florida, Hawaii

Function & Care

ediblewildlife benefiterosion controlwindbreak

Edible Parts

fruit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting