Sea Grape is an ecologically threatened bush or small tree that is native to south Florida, the Bahamas, and parts of the Caribbean. While it can grow to nearly 25 feet, it is almost never found growing more than 6 feet, especially if grown as a specimen in containers. It has broad, round green leaves, with reddish veins. The fruits are borne in clusters and hang like grapes. The fruits are green, ripening a purple color and are generally sweet. Delicious jams and jellies are often made from the grapes. Care is simple if grown in the ground, however they are nearly tropical in their requirements and do not like temperatures below 36 F degrees, though they can handle occasional freezes if they are well established. They can never tolerate freeze, only an occasional light frost if grown in containers and must be brought inside. Sea Grape has very little problems with disease or insects.