Coco Plum

Pasco County occurrence is a 2004 specimen from Anclote Key Preserve and is a potential indicator of northward migration due to global warming.



Hedges, specimen plants, screens.

Tolerant of inundation with brackish water



Some tolerance to salty wind but not direct salt spray.

Wildlife and birds consume the fruits though they areless useful for small birds due to itheir large size.

Provides dense cover.

Coastal swamps, beaches, cypress dones, Everglades tree islands, edges of ditches and canals.

• Showy flowers, Showy fruits, Interesting foliage, Hurricane wind resistance
• Attracts various pollinators, especially bees.