Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America, Brazil
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dry areas, Forest edges
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Wood
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HANDROANTHUS billbergii
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Guayacán, Tabebuia
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Tabebuia
सागर अंगूर
In German
Tabebuia
Sea Grape
In French
Tabebuia
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Tabebuia
Sea Grape
In Greek
Tabebuia
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Tabebuia
Sea Grape
In Polish
Tabebuia
Sea Grape
In Latin
Tabebuia
Uva mare
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tabebuia and Sea Grape
Season and care of Tabebuia and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Tabebuia and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tabebuia season is Spring and Winter and Sea Grape season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Tabebuia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tabebuia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tabebuia and Sea Grape Physical Information
Tabebuia and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tabebuia and Sea Grape are as follows:
Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Tabebuia and Sea Grape
Care of Tabebuia and Sea Grape include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.