Seagrape: Plant Care and Growing Guide (With Pictures)
Feb 1, 2024 · Seagrape (or sea grape) plants are beautiful tropical trees or shrubs known for their glossy green leaves and clusters of small round fruits. In tropical climates like Southern Florida, seagrapes are popular ornamental shrubs or trees thanks …
Sea Grape - south-florida-plant-guide.com
Sea Grape. Coccoloba uvifera. The unusual texture of sea grape, with its big rounded leaves on upright branches, makes it an interesting and handsome large shrub for a South Florida landscape. The leathery leaves grow 8 to 10 inches in diameter, with a hint of red.
Coccoloba uvifera - Wikipedia
Coccoloba uvifera is a species of tree and flowering plant in the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae, that is native to coastal beaches throughout tropical America and the Caribbean, including central & southern Florida, the Bahamas, the Greater and Lesser Antilles, and Bermuda. Common names include seagrape and baygrape.
Sea Grape Trees Protection in Florida: Everything You Need to …
Yes, sea grape trees are protected by law in Florida under Chapter 581-0300 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC). This regulation protects several plant species from harvesting or destruction without appropriate permits issued by federal or state agencies.
Sea Grape - Florida Nursery Mart
A Florida native, Sea Grape is an ornamental tree with broad, rounded leaves. They are salt and wind tolerant and very hardy overall. The 25 gallon size is tree form, the 7 gallon are bush form.
Seagrape - Gardening Solutions
As a landscape plant, seagrape has a lot going for it. It is a Florida native species. It grows in full sun or partial shade, and is very drought tolerant once established. It also tolerates salt spray and salty soils, making it a Florida-Friendly choice for beachfront homes.
The all-mighty sea grape - UF/IFAS Extension Miami-Dade County
Mar 29, 2022 · The sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is a native beach and fore dune plant species. Sea grapes are critical members of coastal communities, particularly on water-facing dunes. Sea grapes require a full sun exposure and sandy, well-drained soils. It is also very salt-tolerant.
Unveiling the Secrets of Florida Sea Grape: Planting, Care, and ...
Dec 22, 2023 · I am surrounded by sea grape, a native Florida species that is both a delightful treat and a beautiful addition to any garden project. In this article, I’ll go over planting tips, Florida varieties, care tips, landscaping uses, and similar species. Join me as I …
Sea Grape: a Fine Florida Native - Groundbreaking Roots
Sep 13, 2020 · A sea grape can make a striking shade tree, with its round, wide, evergreen leaves. On the east coast of Florida at the Blowing Rocks Preserve, sea grapes run along the beach arching overhead to form a tunnel tall enough to walk through.
Sea Grape - Tree selection - University of Florida
Jan 24, 2020 · Coccoloba uvifera, Sea Grape. Commonly used as a shrub and seaside planting, this plant can be trained with regular pruning to make a nice medium sized shade tree. Requiring full sun and sandy, well-drained soils, Sea Grape is made for seaside landscape.