Chrysobalanus Icaco Seeds for Planting - Grow Edible Black Fruit Plants

Bring a touch of the tropics to your home garden with Chrysobalanus Icaco Seeds, commonly known as Coco Plum Seeds. This hardy, evergreen shrub produces glossy green leaves and clusters of edible black fruits prized for their sweet taste and decorative appeal.

Perfect for both ornamental landscaping and fruit production, Coco Plum thrives in coastal and tropical areas, tolerating salt, heat, and sandy soil. It’s ideal for home gardeners looking to grow attractive and fruitful hedges or edible borders.

Features

• Edible Black Fruits: Produces small, sweet fruits ideal for fresh eating or making preserves.
• Resilient Tropical Shrub: Tolerates drought, salt, and heat—perfect for coastal regions.
• Attractive Evergreen Foliage: Offers year-round garden beauty.
• Non-GMO Seeds: Naturally grown for clean and healthy cultivation.
• Multi-Purpose Plant: Great for ornamental hedges, edible gardens, and erosion control.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to plant, grow, and care for.

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Chrysobalanus icaco
• Common Name: Coco Plum
• Plant Type: Perennial evergreen shrub
• Seed Type: Non-GMO, untreated
• Fruit Color: Black or deep purple
• Fruit Flavor: Mildly sweet, edible
• Soil Type: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Soil pH: 6.0 – 7.5
• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
• Watering Needs: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 – 11
• Planting Season: Spring or early summer
• Days to Germination: 30 – 60 days
• Days to Maturity: 2 – 3 years for fruiting
• Temperature Range: 70°F – 90°F (21°C – 32°C)
• Spacing: 4 – 6 feet apart for hedges
• Fertilizer: Balanced organic fertilizer during growth period
• Pollination: Self-pollinating
• Growth Habit: Dense, bushy
• Height at Maturity: 5 – 10 feet
• GMO Status: Non-GMO

Planting Guide

• Seed Preparation: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting.
• Soil Setup: Use fertile, well-drained sandy soil enriched with compost.
• Planting Depth: Sow ½ inch deep in pots or directly in warm soil.
• Sunlight: Place in full sun or partial shade for optimal growth.
• Watering: Keep soil slightly moist during germination; reduce watering once established.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors when they reach 4–6 inches tall.
• Maintenance: Prune occasionally to maintain shape and encourage branching.
• Harvest: Fruits are ready to harvest when they turn black and soften slightly.