| Sea Grape | |
| Coccoloba uvifera |
Very common tree native to seashores throughout tropical America. Forms long clusters of grape-like fruit with an acidic flavor. The sea grape is often used as a landscape tree near beaches and waterways as it adapts well to sandy soil.
Description: Small shrub to medium sized tree up to 30ft high. Sea Grapes take on a number of growing habits and can also be found as spreading shrubs, growing only a few feet high. The rounded, glossy, red-veined leaves arequite distinctive.
full-sized, erect form sea grape (with a coconut palm growing through)
Hardiness: Sea
grapes are fairly hardy plants in tropical zones, surviving
light frosts with little damage. Temperatures below 30F for
any length of time may kill the plant.
Growing Environment: They grow extremely
well in sandy soil and often grow directly on sandy beaches
next to the ocean--similar to the coconut palm.
Propagation: By seed.
smaller sea grapes (10ft tall) growing as planted ornamentals
Uses: Eaten fresh out of hand or used to make jams and jellies.
Native Range: Native to seashore regions throughout tropical America.