Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Twisted/Contorted
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Arbutus menziesii
Common Name
Sea Grape
Arbutus
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
सदाबहार
In German
Sea Grape
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Sea Grape
arbousier
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Arbitus
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
κουμαριά
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
árbuto
In Polish
Sea Grape
mącznik
In Latin
Uva mare
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Arbutoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Arbutus
Season and care of Sea Grape and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Arbutus Physical Information
Sea Grape and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Arbutus are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Arbutus flower color: White
- Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Arbutus
Care of Sea Grape and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.