Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
  
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
shadbush, wild plum
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
  
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H2, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Yellow green
  
Red, Violet, Plum
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Green, Gray Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Olive
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Olive, Bronze
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
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, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
occasional watering once established
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Drought Tolerant
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Less Watering
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
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
  
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
  
Fertilizers
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
  
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
  
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Heat And Humidity
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
  
Allergy
Pollen
  
no allergic reactions
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover
  
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
  
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Protects from storm-induced erosion
  
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
  
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
  
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Jam
  
Food for animals, Used As Food
  
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
  
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
  
Botanical Name
COCCOLOBA uvifera
  
AMELANCHIER arborea
  
Common Name
Sea Grape
  
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
  
In Hindi
सागर अंगूर
  
Juneberry
  
In German
Sea Grape
  
Felsenbirnen
  
In French
Sea Grape
  
Amélanchier
  
In Spanish
Sea Grape
  
Amelanchier
  
In Greek
Sea σταφυλιών
  
Juneberry
  
In Portuguese
Sea Grape
  
Amelanchier
  
In Polish
Sea Grape
  
Świdośliwa
  
In Latin
Uva mare
  
Amelanchier
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Caryophyllales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Polygonaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Coccoloba
  
Amelanchier
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
  
Dicotyledonous
  
Tribe
Coccolobeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Eriogonoideae
  
Malvoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available