Seagrape

Scientific Name: Coccoloba uvifera (L.) L.


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

Seagrape
General Information
Usda SymbolCOUV
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCOUV

Plant Guide

Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Seagrape.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Moisture UseLow
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementLow
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceMedium
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim700
Planting Density per Acre, Minim300
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum20
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)60
Salinity ToleranceHigh
Shade ToleranceIntermediate
Temperature, Minimum (°F)17


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
ToxicityNone
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorPurple
Growth FormMultiple Stem
Resprout AbilityYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee25
Growth RateSlow
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Seed Spread RateSlow
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

Seagrape

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