Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Jam
Used in paper industry
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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
Common Name
Sea Grape
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
भोज पत्र
In German
Sea Grape
Birke
In French
Sea Grape
Arbre de bouleau
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Abedul
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Birch Tree
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
bétula
In Polish
Sea Grape
Brzoza
In Latin
Uva mare
Caerulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Birch
Season and care of Sea Grape and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Birch Physical Information
Sea Grape and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Birch are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
- Birch leaf color: Not Available
Care of Sea Grape and Birch
Care of Sea Grape and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.