How much sun does Coco-plum need?

Coco-plum grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Coco-plum bloom?

Coco-plum blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.

Where is Coco-plum native?

Coco-plum (Chrysobalanus icaco) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

Coco-plum

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Chrysobalanus icaco

Last reviewed: October 2026

Coco-plum (Chrysobalanus icaco) is a perennial shrub native to FL. It blooms in April, May, June, July, and August. The flowers draw bees.

Toxicity unknown

Coco-plum (Chrysobalanus icaco) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

36"–180" H × 36"–120" W

Bloom

Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug

Native to

Pollinators

bees

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Southern Coastal Plain Southern Florida Coastal Plain

A rounded evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves and small white flowers, followed by pink-to-purple, edible plum-like fruit. Naturally dense and tolerant of shearing, it is often kept as a tidy hedge.

Growing Coco-plum

Grow Coco-plum in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 36 to 180 inches tall and spread 36 to 120 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Flowers provide nectar for bees, and the fruit is eaten by birds and small mammals.

Common questions

How much sun does Coco-plum need?: Coco-plum grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Coco-plum bloom?: Coco-plum blooms in April, May, June, July, and August.
Where is Coco-plum native?: Coco-plum (Chrysobalanus icaco) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Coco-plum attract?: Coco-plum draws bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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