How much sun does Platterleaf need?

Platterleaf grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Platterleaf bloom?

Platterleaf blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Platterleaf native?

Platterleaf (Coccoloba uvifera) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Platterleaf

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Coccoloba uvifera

Last reviewed: August 2026

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

120"–360" H × 120"–240" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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A rounded, salt-tolerant tree with large, leathery, nearly circular leaves and drooping spikes of small white flowers followed by grape-like fruit clusters. It holds a dense, tidy form and is widely planted as a coastal hedge or screen.

Wildlife value

The fruit clusters feed birds and small mammals, and the flowers attract native bees along dune and beach edges.

Common questions

How much sun does Platterleaf need?: Platterleaf grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Platterleaf bloom?: Platterleaf blooms in March, April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Platterleaf native?: Platterleaf (Coccoloba uvifera) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Platterleaf attract?: Platterleaf draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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