Coccoloba uvifera is also known as sea grape. This evergreen tree is native to West Indies, the eastern coasts of Central America and the Northeastern coasts of South America. This tree can reach up to 30 ft (10 m) tall, but is generally smaller, as it often grows in coastal areas, where winds tend to dwarf trees. The sea grape has large rounded leaves, and bears clusters of edible fruits.
The sea grape is a tropical tree, that can whistand very occasional negative températures of about 30°F (-1°C) However, leaves are damaged at 32°F (0°C)
The sea grape has large evergreen rounded leaves, that can be up to 8 in (20 cm) wide.
Flowers are white and scented.
The fruit of the see grape is a small pyriform to rounded fruit, which is purple-red when ripe. It is les than 0.75 in (2 cm) wide. Fruits are grouped in clusters. The flesh is edible, and contains a single seed. This fruit is generally eaten raw, but can also be processed into jellies or drinks.
Coccoloba uvifera requiert les expositions suivantes : lumière,soleil The sea grape is tolerant of relatively high levels of salinity in the ground. It can also withstand occasional droughts.
Photos of sea grape |
Category - tree
Dimensions
Height 10.00 m
Width 5.00 m
Minimum temperatures
The plant is likely to die as soon as temperature is below -1.0 °C
Leaves and other aerial parts are damaged as soon as temperatures drops to 0.0 °C
Exposure - light, full sun
Leaves - evergreen
Flowers - Fragrant flowersColor(s) : white
Fruit - Edible Propagation - cutting The sea grape is generally propagated by seeds or by cuttings.
Toxicity No or unknown toxicity.
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