Sow Exotic Sea Grape (Coccoloba Uvifera)

What screams Florida coastline better than their native friend, the Sea Grape? Sea Grapes are a perennial fruiting shrub from the buckwheat family and are native to Florida, the Caribbean, South America, and the West Indies.  Sea Grape plants can be found in coastal hammocks and landscapes from central Florida southward.  

Tolerant to just about anything a shoreline can throw, be it salt, wind or hot summer sun, the sea grape thrives and holds its ground. Literally, being one of the best shoreline erosion controllers on the sand. These signature backdrops make noteworthy beach hedges. They bear large red-veined (more so when younger) ornamental leaves, historically used by sailors as natural notepads to document their on-shore explorations. Sea Grape leaves can measure up to 10 inches around.  That could be an entire treasure map! 

Your garden is just waiting for you to write it a love note on the Sea Grapes leaves!