Propagating Sea Grape
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Comments (22)Hello from Stuart! I had a Sea Grape until Hurricane Frances uprooted her. I'd be a liar if I said I was really sad about losing that tree. (I admit I was a little sad, but recovered when I didn't have to contend with the weekly trimming or multitude of leaves that never decompose.) You couldn't pay me to replant a Sea Grape. A nice native tree that ranks well on the Hurricane list is the Gumbo Limbo. You can direct plant it and I'd be happy to provide a nice starter for you. (I'm looking for a good home before I trim.) Gumbo Limbos drop leaves, but only once a year and the leaves aren't the size of a plate. Ladybug, I've heard about the protected status and that the restrictions are on trimming, not just removal. However, that came from an unreliable source (handyman that turned out not-so-handy). Speaking of which, any recommendations on handymen in the Treasure Coast?...See MoreCan you still get Hawaiian Sea grape ?
Comments (5)I wouldn't plant it on the dunes or adjacent to natural areas. But if your yard is urban and surrounded by development then I would. We have it here and it has never seeded or been a nuisance. But if you are wanting it for the dunes plant the native, Scaevola plumieri....See MoreGerminating Sea Grape Seeds.......How???
Comments (2)Here are a few Google results, from a search for 'Coccoloba uvifera germination', that you might want to check out: B&T World Seeds (instructions near bottom of page) eHow (not my idea of a reputable source, but maybe worth a look U of Fl Coop Ext (see table 1)...See MoreDo Sea Grapes attract Gnats & Flies?
Comments (7)I have them planted in with guavas, bougainvillea and orchid trees... they work well with those things and play nice. I get bunches of grapes every year and never had a problem. The squirrels keep up with any fallen fruit, but the kids and I eat them so not many end up on the ground. As soon as they blush we pick em! :-) Oh, on the other side of the fence they are inter-planted with hibiscus and queen palms....See Morewatermelon7
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