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South Florida Growing Guide
Light Requirements
Water Requirements
Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.
Establishes slowly, then tolerates real drought once rooted. Regular irrigation for the first 1-2 years speeds establishment; mature specimens in South Florida rarely need supplemental water outside prolonged dry spells.
Soil and Fertilization
Fertilizer: 8-2-12+4Mg controlled-release palm fertilizer
Schedule: 8-2-12+4Mg palm-special fertilizer, 3-4x per year (Feb, Apr/May, Aug, Nov).
Salt Tolerance
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Mature Height
- 50–80 ft
- Mature Width
- 20–30 ft
- Growth Rate
- moderate
- Water Demand
- 4/10
- Florida Grade
- Florida
- Installed Cost
- $$
- USDA Zones
- 10b, 11
- FLEPPC Status
- FLEPPC Category II
- Iguana Rating
- 3/10
Where to Buy in South Florida
Find Coconut Palm at South Florida nurseries — check availability and pricing at nurseries near you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast does Coconut Palm grow in South Florida?
Coconut Palm has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Coconut Palm safe for pets?
Yes, Coconut Palm is considered pet-safe.
How much water does Coconut Palm need in South Florida?
Moderate water needs (4/10). Water deeply 2–3 times per week during establishment, then reduce to weekly once roots are established.
Can Coconut Palm tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Coconut Palm has high salt tolerance (10/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Coconut Palm available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Coconut Palm is classified as: allowed. Common street and specimen palm.
County Availability in South Florida
Miami-Dade County
Common street and specimen palm. Miami-Dade requires coconut removal from palms adjacent to public rights-of-way before hurricane season on many corridors — check current county advisories.
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
View County Guide →Broward County
Common landscape and street palm..
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
View County Guide →Palm Beach County
Common in coastal and central Palm Beach County; performs best south of cold-sensitive northern zones..
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
View County Guide →Collier County
Common coastal specimen palm..
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
View County Guide →Monroe County
Widely planted throughout the Keys; excellent salt tolerance suits the immediate coastal environment..
✓ Coastal OK
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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