
Tree
Sea grape
Coccoloba uvifera
Good choice
A beach-front native with large round leaves, as a hedge or small tree. Leaves drop year-round. Coastal properties may face trimming rules near dunes.
- USDA zones
- 10a–10b
- Sun
- Full sun
- Salt tolerance
- High
- Drought tolerance
- High
- Mature size
- 15–25 ft (or hedge)
- Florida native
- Yes
- Florida-Friendly
- Yes
Source: UF/IFAS Extension and Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ guidance; invasive status per the Florida Invasive Species Council. Written in our own words.