Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mediterranean
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Arbutus unedo
Number of Varieties
10
10
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Pollen
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam
Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Sea Grape
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Sea Grape
Erdbeerbaum
In French
Sea Grape
arbousier
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
medronheiro
In Polish
Sea Grape
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Uva mare
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Polygonaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree
Care of Sea Grape and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Strawberry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.