Coco plum
Chrysobalanus icaco
- Chrysobalanaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
About Coco plum
Coco plum is a real treasure for your garden. This native shrub or small tree produces lovely white flowers and delicious dark plums that wildlife absolutely loves. Birds, butterflies, and other creatures flock to it throughout the growing season. Your feathered friends will thank you, and you can enjoy the tasty fruit yourself if you get there first. It's a beautiful way to bring nature closer to home while helping local ecosystems thrive.
Growing coco plum is wonderfully simple. It's a tough perennial that adapts well to most home gardens. Plant it in a spot with decent sunlight and water it regularly while it gets established, then sit back and let it do its thing. Once settled in, it's quite low-maintenance and rewards you year after year with flowers and fruit. You'll love having this native beauty in your yard.