Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Pollen
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Jam
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Sea Grape
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Sea Grape
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Sea Grape
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Sea Grape
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Uva mare
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Acacieae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Sea Grape and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Sea Grape and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sea Grape and Bird Cherry
Care of Sea Grape and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.