Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
China, Japan
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
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Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
6-9
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
Flower Color
White
White, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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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
Leaf Shape
Round
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Fixes Nitrogen
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
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Rhamnales
Family
Polygonaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Elaeagnus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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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:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
- Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
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.