Most people know the sea grape for its distinctive round leaves and bunches of edible grape-like fruit. The sea grape is versatile – you can prune it as a low-lying hedge, let it grow tall like a tree, or even grow it in a container as bonsai.
Sea grape fruit is a mix of sweet and sour and is often used for making jams and jellies because of its large, inedible pit. The berries start off as green and slowly turn a dark purple color as they ripen over summer. They’re usually ready for harvest by late August.
