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Coccoloba uvifera
Sea Grape
On sand dunes and beaches you will find asprawling shrub with thick branches and sometimes a trunk that is distinct withshiny green, evergreen leaves. A plant called sea grape that is tolerant of theoceans salty mists but when grown away from this constant barrage of sea sprayit will grow into a thing of beauty, developing rounded, heart shaped leaveswith veins of red coloration and accented by fragrant, white flower spikesfollowed by small fruits hanging in clusters much like a grape that oftenattract all kinds of birds.
Likes partial shade to full sun, is droughttolerant but will need frequent water until established. Hardy withoutprotection outdoors in zones 10+ otherwise protect this widely adaptable treethat can be used for a wide range of uses including, bonsai, standard specimenas well as the greenhouse. It makes the perfect patio plant.
Seagrape makes a fine shade tree in urban areasproviding a tropical look near the sea almost anywhere!
Fun Facts
1. Seagrape is a tropical plant, native to coastalregions and coastal from Argentina,in the West Indies and the Florida Keys and the east coast of Florida
2. In the West Indiesthe wood is boiled to yield a red dye
3. Grows well outdoors in zones 10 and higherotherwise protect from winter
4. Germination occurs when soil is at least 70 º F
5. In South Americathe grape-sized fruits are used to make wine or jellies
6. Grows well in every soil and is droughttolerant
7. Birds, squirrels and raccoons love eating theberries/seeds
8. Use it as a lawn accent or in groupings
9. This plant is good for urban plantings and canalso be grown at the beach
10. Will adapt to container culture
USES:
Greenhouse
Outdoor Standard
Bonsai
Potted Deck Plant
Indoor
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We thank you for your support of rare and naturally grown seeds!
This widely adaptable plant can be used for a wide range of uses including, standard growing as well as the greenhouse or houseplant. It makes the perfect patio plant but, will need protection from frost. Keep well watered until established.
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