Quick answer: Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco) is native to 1 state. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Sun, Part Shade |
|---|---|
| Water | Medium, High |
| Soil | Sandy, coastal, salt-tolerant |
| Bloom | Year-round (sporadic) |
| Height | 2-15 ft (varies by ecotype) |
| Wildlife value | Fruit eaten by birds/mammals, landscape/hedge plant in S. Florida |
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Cocoplum
Where is Cocoplum native?
Cocoplum (Chrysobalanus icaco) is native to Florida. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Cocoplum bloom?
Cocoplum blooms Year-round (sporadic). Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Cocoplum need?
Light: Sun, Part Shade. Water: Medium, High. Soil: Sandy, coastal, salt-tolerant. Mature height: 2-15 ft (varies by ecotype).
Is Cocoplum good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Fruit eaten by birds/mammals, landscape/hedge plant in S. Florida.
Where can I buy Cocoplum?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Chrysobalanus icaco by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Cocoplum.
- Coontie Zamia pumila
- Beach sunflower Helianthus debilis
- Leavenworth's tickseed Coreopsis leavenworthii
- Scarlet sage Salvia coccinea
- Dwarf palmetto Sabal minor
- Standing cypress Ipomopsis rubra
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