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Coccoloba pubescens, Sea Grape

Requiring full sun and sandy, well-drained soils, this plant is excellent for seaside locations since it is highly salt- and drought-tolerant. Plants should be well-watered until established and then should only require occasional pruning to control shape and develop structure. The contorted, twisting trunk (which can grow to 2 feet or greater in diameter) and upright branching habit makes this an interesting, picturesque shade tree or specimen planting. Pruning is required 2 or 3 times during the first 10 years after planting to train the multiple trunks so they are well attached to the tree. Pollen can cause significant allergy symptoms.