Seagrape Seeds for Easy Planting Grow Your Own Seagrape Fruit

Bring a touch of the tropics to your landscape with Seagrape Seeds (Coccoloba uvifera) — a stunning coastal plant known for its broad, round leaves and clusters of sweet, edible purple fruits. Native to tropical coastal regions, Seagrape trees thrive in sandy soils and salty air, making them perfect for seaside gardens, ornamental landscapes, or container growing. Their glossy evergreen foliage and tolerance to harsh conditions make them an attractive, low-maintenance choice for gardeners.

Features

• Tropical Beauty: Large, round leaves with red veins and striking appearance.

• Edible Fruits: Clusters of purple, grape-like fruits perfect for jellies, juices, and fresh eating.

• Salt & Drought Tolerant: Ideal for coastal or dry climates.

• Versatile Growth: Can be trained as a small tree or dense hedge.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees, butterflies, and birds.

Specifications

• Botanical Name: Coccoloba uvifera

• Common Name: Seagrape, Baygrape

• Seed Type: Non-GMO Tropical Fruit Tree Seeds

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11

• Growth Habit: Evergreen shrub or small tree

• Mature Height: 8 – 25 feet (2.5 – 7.5 m)

• Spread: 6 – 20 feet (1.8 – 6 m)

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Soil pH: 6.0 – 8.0

• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established

• Germination Time: 20 – 40 days

• Planting Depth: 1/2 inch (1.25 cm)

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer

• Temperature for Germination: 75 – 85°F (24 – 29°C)

• Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

• Fruit Time: Late summer to fall

• Pollination: Cross-pollinated; both male and female plants needed for fruit

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial (50+ years)

• Uses: Coastal landscaping, edible fruit, windbreaks, erosion control, and ornamental planting

Planting Guide

1. Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.

2. Sow seeds 1/2 inch deep in a sandy, well-draining soil mix.

3. Place in a warm, sunny location and keep the soil lightly moist.

4. Transplant seedlings outdoors once they are 6–8 inches tall.

5. Choose a full-sun location with good drainage.

6. Water regularly during establishment; reduce watering once mature.

7. Prune to shape and encourage bushier growth.