Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Water deeply about once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Pollen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Jam
Used in chopped mixed salad
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Sea Grape
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Tree Mallow
In German
Sea Grape
Baum Mallow
In French
Sea Grape
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Sea Grape
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Mallow
In Polish
Sea Grape
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Uva mare
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Polygonaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Malveae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Sea Grape and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sea Grape and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Sea Grape and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Sea Grape and Tree Mallow
Care of Sea Grape and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.