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| COMMON NAME Seagrape, Sea Grape |
| BOTANICAL NAME Coccoloba uvifera |
| HEIGHT 20′ to 30′ |
| WIDTH 20′ to 25′ |
| DIOECIOUS |
| EVERGREEN |
| LIFESPAN 100+ years |
| COLD TOLERANCE 33° F |
| SOIL TYPE Sandy |
| DROUGHT TOLERANCE High |
| SALT TOLERANCE Very high |
| LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Full sun to part shade |
| FLOWER Spikes of tiny, white flowers |
| MONTH OF COLOR January to August |
| FRUIT Produces fruit March to October. Green unripe, purple-like ripe. Occurs in drupes as grapes do. Edible. Starchy and bitter if unripe. |
| COMMENTS Shrub that is very tolerant of salt and drought. Broad, round leaves with thick, red veins. Growth rate is moderate. Needs little care. Great for Merritt Island of the beach. Important source of food for wildlife. Tall seagrapes help prevent sea turtles from being distracted by city and building lights. Xeriscaping compatible. |
| PRICE 3 gallon $13 |