Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Allergy
Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
Sea Grape
In Hindi
चेरी प्लम
सागर अंगूर
In German
cherry Plum
Sea Grape
In French
Prunus
Sea Grape
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Sea Grape
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Sea Grape
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Sea Grape
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Uva mare
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Caryophyllales
Family
Rosaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Sea Grape
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Cherry Plum and Sea Grape Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Sea Grape are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Sea Grape
Care of Cherry Plum and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.