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About Sea Grape and Silverthorn


About Silverthorn and Sea Grape


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America  
China, Japan  

Types
Coccoloba uvifera  
-  

Number of Varieties
10  
5  

Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes  
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions  

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15  
6-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-9  
9-7  

Sunset Zone
H2, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Oval or Rounded  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm  
99+
300.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
610.00 cm  
34
300.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White  
White, Silver  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green  
Reddish Plum  

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze  
White, Dark Green, Sienna  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Round  
broad, flat  

Thorns
No  
Yes  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

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  
Fall, Late Fall  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction  
Pollution, Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water  
Average Water Needs  

In Summer
Lots of watering  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Moderate  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Clay, Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

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  
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
Drought  

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
Yes  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
Yes  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Bold  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
Yes  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
Birds  
Birds  

Allergy
Pollen  
Toxic  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover  
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover  

Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier  
Skin irritation  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion  
Fixes Nitrogen  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic  
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent  

Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves  
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem  

Other Uses
Jam  
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge  

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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera  
Elaeagnus pungens  

Common Name
Sea Grape  
Silverthorn  

In Hindi
सागर अंगूर  
Silverthorn  

In German
Sea Grape  
Silverthorn  

In French
Sea Grape  
Silverthorn  

In Spanish
Sea Grape  
Silverthorn  

In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών  
Silverthorn  

In Portuguese
Sea Grape  
Silverthorn  

In Polish
Sea Grape  
Silverthorn  

In Latin
Uva mare  
Silverthorn  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Caryophyllales  
Rhamnales  

Family
Polygonaceae  
Elaeagnaceae  

Genus
Coccoloba  
Elaeagnus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
Coccolobeae  
-  

Subfamily
Eriogonoideae  
-  

Number of Species
10  
70  
99+

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Properties of Sea Grape and Silverthorn

Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Silverthorn? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Silverthorn. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Silverthorn doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Silverthorn

Season and care of Sea Grape and Silverthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Silverthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sea Grape and Silverthorn Physical Information

Sea Grape and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Silverthorn are as follows:

Care of Sea Grape and Silverthorn

Care of Sea Grape and Silverthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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