Rated at about 25 feet , this tree is related to the coral vine and pigeon-plum, Coccoloba diversifolia. It can be a large shrub or a small tree, depending on nature or your training. Sea Grape has large, thick, round evergreen leaves.
Young leaves are red and then turn to a nice shiny green.
The Seagrape's wood is interesting and very nicely colored , varying with the amount of sun and salt exposure. The 'grapes' are the seeds and grow in nice clusters , especially where exposed to the sun. Birds love to eat the grapes and a fine jelly can be made when ripe in early summer. Don't confuse Seagrape with Sea Hibiscus which also has very large leaves and flowers that change color as they mature . Seagrape is salt tolerant and can be happy very close to the ocean if not overly exposed to strong winds.