Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
India, China
  
Types
Not Available
  
Bead tree
  
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
  
Forest margins, Roadsides
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
8-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-7
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
  
Yellow
  
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
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Ample Water
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Less Watering
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Coarse
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Toxic
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
  
No Beauty Benefits
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
  
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Jam
  
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
  
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
  
Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
  
MELIA azedarach
  
Common Name
Sea Grape
  
Chinaberry Tree
  
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
  
Chinaberry ट्री
  
In German
Sea Grape
  
Chinaberry -Baum
  
In French
Sea Grape
  
Chinaberry Arbre
  
In Spanish
Sea Grape
  
Chinaberry Arbre
  
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
  
chinaberry Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
  
azederaque
  
In Polish
Sea Grape
  
azederaque
  
In Latin
Uva mare
  
Chinaberry ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Polygonaceae
  
Meliaceae
  
Genus
Coccoloba
  
Melia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Coccolobeae
  
Melieae
  
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
  
Meloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.