Coccoloba pubescens

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Requiring full sun and sandy, well-drained soils, this plant is excellent for seaside locations since it is highly salt- and drought-tolerant. Plants should be well-watered until established and then should only require occasional pruning to control shape and develop structure. The contorted, twisting trunk (which can grow to 2 feet or greater in diameter) and upright branching habit makes this an interesting, picturesque shade tree or specimen planting.

Similar plants:

• Coccoloba diversifolia (Pigeonplum, Doveplum, Pigeon Seagrape, Tietongue)
• Coccoloba rugosa (Red-flowered Sea Grape, Cardboard Leaf)
• Coccoloba sp. (Coccoloba)
• Coccoloba uvifera (Sea grape)
• Muehlenbeckia sagittifolia, Coccoloba sagittifolia (Zarzaparrila colorada)