Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Olive, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing
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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Jam
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Common Name
Sea Grape
White Cedar
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Techny Arborvitae
In German
Sea Grape
Techny Lebensbaum
In French
Sea Grape
Techny Arborvitae
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Techny Arborvitae
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Techny Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Techny Arborvitae
In Polish
Sea Grape
Techny Tuja
In Latin
Uva mare
Techny Arborvitae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Polygonaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
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Season and Care of Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae
Season and care of Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae Physical Information
Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
- Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae
Care of Sea Grape and Techny Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Techny Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.