Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Red, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblong to ablanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
Common Name
Sea Grape
Sourwood
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Sourwood
In German
Sea Grape
Sourwood
In French
Sea Grape
Sourwood
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Sourwood
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Sourwood
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Sourwood
In Polish
Sea Grape
Sourwood
In Latin
Uva mare
Sourwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Oxydendrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Oxydendreae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Vaccinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Sea Grape and Sourwood
Wondering what are the properties of Sea Grape and Sourwood? We provide you with everything About Sea Grape and Sourwood. Sea Grape doesn't have thorns and Sourwood doesn't have thorns. Also Sea Grape does not have fragrant flowers. Sea Grape has allergic reactions like Pollen and Sourwood 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 Sourwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Sourwood
Season and care of Sea Grape and Sourwood is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Sourwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Sourwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sourwood is Acidic.
Sea Grape and Sourwood Physical Information
Sea Grape and Sourwood physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Sourwood are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Sourwood flower color: White
- Sourwood leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Sourwood
Care of Sea Grape and Sourwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Sourwood 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 Sourwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.