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Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco) growing in South Florida
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Cocoplum — South Florida Plant Guide

Chrysobalanus icaco

Family: Chrysobalanaceae · Shrub

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 SunPartial SunPartial Shade

Requisitos de Agua

Low2/10

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.

Suelo y Fertilización

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Fertilizer: Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer or palm special

Schedule: February and September. Low-phosphorus native plant fertilizer.

Tolerancia a la Sal

High (8/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Altura Madura
315 ft
Ancho Maduro
310 ft
Tasa de Crecimiento
medium
Demanda de Agua
2/10
Grado Florida
Florida
Costo Instalado
$
Zonas USDA
10a, 10b, 11
Estado FLEPPC
None
Calificación Iguana
6/10

Dónde Comprar en el Sur de Florida

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Preguntas Frecuentes

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.

Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida

Miami-Dade County

Protected

Florida native — HOA cannot prohibit under Florida Statute 720.3075.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Broward County

Protected

Florida native — protected. Preferred native hedge species.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Palm Beach County

Protected

Native — protected. Widely used in native landscape requirements.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Collier County

Protected

Native — protected. Required in some Collier County native landscape plans.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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Monroe County

Protected

Critical Keys native. Required in ROGO native vegetation calculations.

✓ Apto para costa

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

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