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Grape-sea

Coccoloba benitensis

Polygonaceae
Tree
Ornamental
Evergreen
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About this plant

Coccoloba benitensis, known as Grape-sea, is an ornamental tree that thrives in full sun and requires medium water. It is suitable for USDA zones 9–11 and can grow to a significant height of 5–15 meters. It blooms in white and pink during June, July, and August and prefers loamy, sandy, or chalky soil.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Sandy, Chalky

Height

5–15 m

Spread

4–8 m

Zones

9–11

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This tree is notable for its potential size and its ornamental value, likely due to its attractive foliage and clusters of fruit-like structures (though not explicitly stated). Its ability to tolerate various soil types and its preference for full sun make it adaptable to many warm-climate gardens. The tree is evergreen, providing year-round visual interest.

Growing Conditions

  • Sunlight: Full sun
  • Water: Medium
  • Soil: Loamy, sandy, chalky
  • USDA Zones: 9–11
  • Height: 5–15 m
  • Evergreen: True
  • Bloom Time: June, July, August
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