Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

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 are quite distinctive.

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.

Uses

Eaten fresh out of hand or used to make jams and jellies.

Native Range

Native to seashore regions throughout tropical America.

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Related Species

Polygonaceae
	Coccoloba diversifolia Pigeon Plum		Coccoloba uvifera Sea Grape