Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Sea Grape
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Red Buckeye
In German
Sea Grape
Red Buckeye
In French
Sea Grape
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
Sea Grape
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Red Buckeye
In Polish
Sea Grape
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Uva mare
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Polygonaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Hippocastanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Sea Grape and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Sea Grape and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Red Buckeye
Care of Sea Grape and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
