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Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) growing in South Florida
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Coconut Palm — South Florida Plant Guide

Cocos nucifera

Family: Arecaceae · Palm

Usos en Paisajismo

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Etiquetas de Estilo

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Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida

Requisitos de Luz

Full Sun

Requisitos de Agua

Moderate4/10

Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.

Establishes slowly, then tolerates real drought once rooted. Regular irrigation for the first 1-2 years speeds establishment; mature specimens in South Florida rarely need supplemental water outside prolonged dry spells.

Suelo y Fertilización

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Fertilizer: 8-2-12+4Mg controlled-release palm fertilizer

Schedule: 8-2-12+4Mg palm-special fertilizer, 3-4x per year (Feb, Apr/May, Aug, Nov).

Tolerancia a la Sal

High (10/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
5080 ft
Ancho Maduro
2030 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
moderate
Demanda de Agua
4/10
Grado Florida
Florida
Costo Instalado
$$
Zonas USDA
10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
FLEPPC Category II
Calificación Iguana
3/10

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Preguntas Frecuentes

How fast does Coconut Palm grow in South Florida?

Coconut Palm has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.

Is Coconut Palm safe for pets?

Yes, Coconut Palm is considered pet-safe.

How much water does Coconut Palm need in South Florida?

Moderate water needs (4/10). Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.

Can Coconut Palm tolerate salt air in South Florida?

Coconut Palm has high salt tolerance (10/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.

Is Coconut Palm available in Miami-Dade County?

In Miami-Dade County, Coconut Palm is classified as: allowed. Common street and specimen palm.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Allowed

Common street and specimen palm. Miami-Dade requires coconut removal from palms adjacent to public rights-of-way before hurricane season on many corridors — check current county advisories.

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USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Broward County

Allowed

Common landscape and street palm..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Palm Beach County

Allowed

Common in coastal and central Palm Beach County; performs best south of cold-sensitive northern zones..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Collier County

Allowed

Common coastal specimen palm..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.

Ver Guía del Condado →

Monroe County

Allowed

Widely planted throughout the Keys; excellent salt tolerance suits the immediate coastal environment..

✓ Apto para costa

USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.

Ver Guía del Condado →

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