Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Australia
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Lobulated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
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Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Jam
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
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, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Sea Grape
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Sea Grape
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
Sea Grape
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Sea Grape
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Uva mare
Pink arbor flamma
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Polygonaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Sterculioideae
Properties of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Pink Flame Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Pink Flame Tree has allergic reactions like Pollen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Pink Flame Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.