Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
-
Coccoloba uvifera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Sassafras
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Sassafras
सागर अंगूर
In German
Sassafras
Sea Grape
In French
Sassafras
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Sea Grape
In Greek
σασάφρα
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Sea Grape
In Polish
Sassafras
Sea Grape
In Latin
Sassafras
Uva mare
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Caryophyllales
Family
Lauraceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Sassafras
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Cinnamomeae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Eriogonoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Sea Grape
Season and care of Sassafras and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Sea Grape Physical Information
Sassafras and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Sea Grape are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Sassafras and Sea Grape
Care of Sassafras and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sassafras 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.