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Chrysobalanus icaco

Family Chrysobalanaceae
Plant Type shrub
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level
Height 1.8 - 4.5 m (6 - 15 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 2.4 m (4 - 8 ft)
Light full sun to light shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The shrub Chrysobalanus icaco (icaco coco plum) is repeat-blooming and bears white blossoms. The showy glossy foliage is bright red and medium green in colour, medium in texture and evergreen. Chrysobalanus icaco (icaco coco plum) bears showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark. A specimen plant, Chrysobalanus icaco (icaco coco plum) can help you create a focal point in your garden design.
Typical Uses Container, culinary, fruit, hedge, foundation, specimen, screening, topiary and tropical.
Special Characteristics Chrysobalanus icaco is tolerant of wet sites and salt.
Cautions This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.