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Water Requirements
Once established (12–18 months), Cocoplum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Drought tolerant once established (12 months). During establishment water 2x per week. Once established, rainfall is usually sufficient. Tolerates periodic flooding better than most native shrubs — good for low-lying or swale-adjacent installations.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer or palm special
Schedule: February and September. Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer.
Salt Tolerance
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Mature Height
- 3–15 ft
- Mature Width
- 3–10 ft
- Growth Rate
- medium
- Water Demand
- 2/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida
- Installed Cost
- $
- USDA Zones
- 10a, 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- None
- Iguana Rating
- 6/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Cocoplum at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Cocoplum grow in South Florida?
Cocoplum has a medium growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Cocoplum safe for pets?
Yes, Cocoplum is considered pet-safe. Non-toxic. Fruit is edible for humans and wildlife.
How much water does Cocoplum need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Cocoplum is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Cocoplum tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Cocoplum has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Cocoplum available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Cocoplum is classified as: protected. Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit under Florida Statute 720.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit under Florida Statute 720.3075.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Florida native — protected. Preferred native hedge species.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Native — protected. Widely used in native landscape requirements.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Native — protected. Required in some Collier County native landscape plans.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Critical Keys native. Required in ROGO native vegetation calculations.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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