Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Sea Grape
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
बोतल ट्री
In German
Sea Grape
Flaschenbaum
In French
Sea Grape
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Sea Grape
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Uva mare
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Polygonaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Sea Grape and Bottle Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.