TROPICAL PLANT ENCYCLOPEDIA
Coccoloba uvifera
Sea grapeFamily: Polygonaceae
Origin: Tropical and sub-tropical America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Sea Grape is now found growing wild along many seashores and is also used as an ornamental in gardens subjected to salty winds and drought. It has stiff, rounded platter-like leaves shading from yellowish to olive green with prominent veins. The flowers are inconspicuous but the long clusters of berry-like fruit which follow are striking and give the tree its popular name. Somewhat acid in taste, the fruit can be used to make jelly. Other members of the genus have even larger leaves and make attractive ornamental plants when grown in a glasshouse. Coccoloba prefers full sun. Pruning improves the shape when it is used in a garden landscape. It is both flood and drought tolerant.
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Seagrape. Popular plant used as an ornamental in gardens or indoors, subjected to salty winds and drought. It has stiff, rounded platter-like leaves shading from yellowish to olive green with prominent veins. Long clusters of berry-like fruit which follow are striking and give the tree its popular name. Somewhat acid in taste, the fruit can be used to make jelly. Very easy to grow and undemanding plant.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster
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