Cocoplum

Cocoplum

Scientific Name

Chrysobalanus icaco

Geographical Considerations

Will this plant grow in my area?

View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended

Hardiness Zones

9b to 11

This is a native Florida plant.

Yard Conditions

Will this plant grow in my yard?

Optimal Light

Cocoplum grows best in Full Sun.

Light Range

It performs in Partial Shade to Full Sun

Soil Texture

Any Texture

Soil Moisture

Well Drained

Soil pH

Slightly Acid to Slightly Alkaline (6.0-7.2)

Salt Tolerance

High

DroughtTolerance

Medium

Wind Resistance

High

Toxicity

Not known

Nematode Tolerance

Not known

Appearance

What will it look like as it grows?

Plant Type

  • Shrubs - Large

Plant Shape

  • Upright
  • Round
  • Vase

Leaf Persistence

Cocoplum is Evergreen

Spread

10-20 feet

Height

5-15 feet

Growth Rate

Moderate

Leaf Size

Medium

Leaf Texture

Medium

Flower Size

Small

Flower Month

  • Periodically

Flower Color

  • White

Plant Role for Butterflies

Nectar

Additional Detail

Edible fruit; good hedge or screen plant; purple "plums" provide food for wildlife. Dark purple, pinkish white fruit. | Pests/Diseases: none serious | attracts butterflies, birds

UF IFAS Ext FFL