Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
United States, Central United States
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Deciduous Tree
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Yellow, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
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Leaf Shape
Round
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pollution, Drought
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, Water during dry weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Anthracnose, Sunken patches
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Severe allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
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
Antiseptic, Astringent, Emetic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Jam
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for making 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, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
QUERCUS imbricaria
Common Name
Sea Grape
Shingle Oak
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Shingle Oak
In German
Sea Grape
Kies Eiche
In French
Sea Grape
Shingle Oak
In Spanish
Sea Grape
teja de madera de roble
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
βότσαλα Oak
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Shingle Oak
In Polish
Sea Grape
gont Oak
In Latin
Uva mare
Quercus imbricaria
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Polygonaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Fagoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Shingle Oak
Season and care of Sea Grape and Shingle Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Shingle Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shingle Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Shingle Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shingle Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Shingle Oak Physical Information
Sea Grape and Shingle Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Shingle Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Shingle Oak are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Shingle Oak flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Shingle Oak leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Sea Grape and Shingle Oak
Care of Sea Grape and Shingle Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Shingle Oak 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 Shingle Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.