| Common Names |
Sea Grape, Uvilla, Uva de Playa |
| Family |
Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family) |
| Origin |
Florida, Caribbean, Tropical Americas |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting Tree / Shrub |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Mid-Story / Windbreak / Shrub Layer |
| Mature Size |
10–35 ft (tree) or 5–10 ft (shrub) |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Low to Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Summer to Fall |
| Time to Fruit |
2 years from planting in medium (4") pot size, 0-1 years in XL (3 gallon) pot size |
| Self-Fertile |
No – best with male + female plants nearby |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 9–11 with frost protection until well established |
| Florida Native |
Yes |
| Propagation |
Seeds, Cuttings |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Evergreen; red new growth and purple fruit |
