Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
India, Nepal, China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Cordiform
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
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
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
BETULA utilis
Common Name
Sea Grape
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Sea Grape
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Sea Grape
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Sea Grape
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Sea Grape
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Uva mare
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Himalayan Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch
Care of Sea Grape and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.