Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
Not Available
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
  
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
5-12
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
H2
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow Brown
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
  
Golden Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
All year
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Salt
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Part sun
  
Pruning
Remove dead branches
  
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Salt
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
Yes
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
  
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Whole plant
  
Other Uses
Jam
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
  
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
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
  
Cocos nucifera
  
Common Name
Sea Grape
  
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
  
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
  
नारियल का पेड़
  
In German
Sea Grape
  
Kokospalme
  
In French
Sea Grape
  
Cocotier
  
In Spanish
Sea Grape
  
El cocotero
  
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
  
καρύδας δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
  
Coqueiro
  
In Polish
Sea Grape
  
Drzewo kokosowe
  
In Latin
Uva mare
  
dolor ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Arecales
  
Family
Polygonaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Coccoloba
  
Cocos
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
  
Tribe
Coccolobeae
  
Cocoeae
  
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
  
Arecoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Coconut Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.