Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Coccoloba uvifera
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-10
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Regular watering during dry periods
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
-
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Jam
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Sea Grape
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
Windmill Palm
In German
Sea Grape
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Sea Grape
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Sea Grape
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Sea Grape
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Uva mare
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Arecales
Family
Polygonaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Coccoloba
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Coccolobeae
Corypheae
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Sea Grape and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Sea Grape and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Sea Grape and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sea Grape season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Sea Grape and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Sea Grape and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sea Grape and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Sea Grape flower color: White
Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sea Grape and Windmill Palm
Care of Sea Grape and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.