Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Tuscany, Royal Gem, Flavortop, Crimson Baby, Fantasia
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long, simple, curved and folded
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, 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
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Bronchial-constrictions, Food Allergy, Urticaria
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Good for skin, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Aphrodisiac, Blood stasis and neurodegenerative diseases, Cancer, cholesterol-lowering, Combats Stress, Culinary Usage, Diuretic, Hair Loss, Hypokalemia, Obesity, Skin Disorders, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
For making oil, Gum, Used as a dye, 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
Container, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
PRUNUS persica nectarine
Common Name
Sea Grape
Nectarine, Hardy Red
In German
Sea Grape
Dwarf Nectarine
In French
Sea Grape
Dwarf Nectarine
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Dwarf Nectarine
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Dwarf Nectarine
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Dwarf Nectarine
In Polish
Sea Grape
Dwarf Nectarine
In Latin
Uva mare
Hardy Red
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rosales
Family
Polygonaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine
Season and care of Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dwarf Nectarine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine Physical Information
Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Dwarf Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Dwarf Nectarine flower color: White, Red, Light Pink and Rose
- Dwarf Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine
Care of Sea Grape and Dwarf Nectarine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Dwarf Nectarine pruning is done 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 Dwarf Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.