Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
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Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Lagerstroemia villosa, Lagerstroemia subcostata, Lagerstroemia microcarpa
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Coastal Regions, Open Forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Round
Cylindrical
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
Clay, Loam
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
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Seperation, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Beetles, Insects, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Jam
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
LAGERSTROEMIA 'Arapaho'
Common Name
Sea Grape
Hybrid Crapemyrtle
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
क्रेप मेहंदी
In German
Sea Grape
Crapemyrtle
In French
Sea Grape
Crapemyrtle
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Crapemyrtle
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Crapemyrtle
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Crapemyrtle
In Polish
Sea Grape
Crapemyrtle
In Latin
Uva mare
Crapemyrtle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Lagerstroemia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Lagerstroemieae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Lagerstroemieae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle
Season and care of Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crapemyrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Crapemyrtle is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Crapemyrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle Physical Information
Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Crapemyrtle height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Crapemyrtle flower color: Red
- Crapemyrtle leaf color: Dark Green and Burgundy
Care of Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle
Care of Sea Grape and Crapemyrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Crapemyrtle pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crapemyrtle needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.