Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
सागर अंगूर
In German
Red Buckeye
Sea Grape
In French
Red Buckeye
Sea Grape
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Sea Grape
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Sea Grape
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Sea Grape
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Caryophyllales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Sea Grape
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Sea Grape Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Sea Grape are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Red Buckeye and Sea Grape
Care of Red Buckeye and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Buckeye 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.