Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late 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?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
सागर अंगूर
In German
Rote Holunder
Sea Grape
In French
Red sureau
Sea Grape
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Sea Grape
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Sea Grape
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Sea Grape
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Caryophyllales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Sea Grape
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Sea Grape Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Sea Grape are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Red Elderberry and Sea Grape
Care of Red Elderberry and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Red Elderberry 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.