Grandleaf Seagrape

Scientific Name: Coccoloba pubescens L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Caryophyllidae / Polygonales / Polygonaceae / Coccoloba P. Br./ Coccoloba pubescens L.

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General Information
Usda SymbolCOPU
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsCOPU

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Grandleaf Seagrape is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicitySlight
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee80
Height, Mature (feet)60.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
Low Growing GrassNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound8069
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Propagated by CuttingsYes


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes
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