Sea Grape
Coccoloba uvifera
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 16, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
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About Sea Grape
Sea grape (Coccoloba uvifera) is a native coastal tree recognized for its large, round, leathery leaves with red veining and clusters of grape-like fruits that ripen from green to deep purple. The edible fruits attract wildlife and can be made into jelly. Highly salt tolerant and adapted to coastal NE Florida, it functions as a specimen tree, screen, or hedge, though it is cold-sensitive and may sustain frost damage in zone 9b during hard freezes. Starting at $7.95.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer
- Flower Color
- White
- Growth Rate
- Moderate
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Soil
- Sandy, Alkaline, Well-drained
Best planting months
Seasonal care
Bloom season. Good planting window.
Bloom season.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter.
Care essentials
Sea grape performs best in full sun in NE Florida. It tolerates light shade but produces the densest canopy and best fruit set in a sunny, open location. Avoid deep shade.
Moderate water needs; water regularly during establishment, then reduce to occasional deep watering once mature. Sea grape is moderately drought tolerant and highly salt tolerant once established in NE Florida's coastal sandy soils.
Thrives in well-drained sandy, alkaline coastal soils — the conditions typical of NE Florida beaches and coastal hammocks. Minimal fertilizer is needed; a balanced slow-release formula once in spring is sufficient. Avoid poorly drained or compacted sites.
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Common questions
Is Sea Grape a good plant for St. Augustine?
Sea Grape is a tree for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, with high salt tolerance, reaching 20-35 feet × 20-30 feet.
Care information verified from
Last reviewed June 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.