Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Radermachera sinica
Coccoloba uvifera
Number of Varieties
1710
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40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-119-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H2, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm610.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm610.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Round
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per week
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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
Pollen
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Jam
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, 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
RADERMACHERA sinica
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
China Doll
Sea Grape
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
सागर अंगूर
In German
Zimmeresche
Sea Grape
In French
china doll
Sea Grape
In Spanish
china doll
Sea Grape
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
Sea Grape
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
Sea Grape
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Uva mare
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Coccoloba
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
-
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
1710
1
27800
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