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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

Itilizasyon Peyizaj

specimenstreet treecoastal buffer

Etikèt Estil

tropicalcoastal

Gid Kwasans pou Sid Florid

Bezwen Limyè

Full Sun

Bezwen Dlo

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.

Tè ak Fètilizasyon

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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).

Tolerans Sèl

High (10/10) — suitable for coastal locations

Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.

Wotè Matire
5080 ft
Lajè Matire
2030 ft
Vitès Kwasans
moderate
Bezwen Dlo
4/10
Nòt Florida
Florida
Pri Enstalasyon
$$
Zòn USDA
10b, 11
Estati FLEPPC
FLEPPC Category II
Nòt Iguàn
3/10

Kote pou Achte nan Sid Florid

Jwenn Coconut Palm nan pepinyè Sid Florid — verifye disponiblite ak pri nan pepinyè pre ou.

Kesyon Souvan Poze

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.

Disponiblite pa Konte nan Sid Florid

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.

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Broward County

Allowed

Common landscape and street palm..

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Palm Beach County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Collier County

Allowed

Common coastal specimen palm..

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

Monroe County

Allowed

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

✓ Bon pou Kòt

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

Wè Gid Konte →

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