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Coconut Palm

Cocos nucifera

Varieties We Bring In

Green MalayanCocos nuciferaGreen MaypanCocos nucifera
Sizes & Pricing
3 galFrom$44.95
7 galFrom$64.95

Last received Mar 11, 2026.

We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.

Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.

LightFull Sun
WaterModerate
Mature size80-100 feet × 20-25 feet
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Pet toxicity: not on file, check before planting where pets chew

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About Coconut Palm

Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera) is the iconic tropical palm of pantropical coastlines, bearing large pinnate fronds and the familiar large, fibrous coconut fruit. In northeast Florida it is marginal — zone 9b winters can kill or severely damage coconut palms, which are reliably cold-hardy only in Zone 10a and warmer. Best reserved for the most frost-protected coastal microclimates.

Plant details

Bloom Season
Year-round
Flower Color
Yellow
Growth Rate
Moderate
Foliage
Evergreen
Soil
Sandy, Well-drained

Best planting months

Recommended months: May, June, July, August, September.

January, other month
February, other month
March, other month
April, other month
May, good window
June, good window
July, good window
August, good window
September, good window
October, other month
November, other month, this month
December, other month
This monthGood windowOther months

Seasonal care

In bloom. Good planting window.

Care essentials

Light

Requires full sun — at least 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily. Insufficient light reduces growth and fruit production.

Water

Water regularly while establishing; once mature, coconut palms are moderately drought-tolerant but perform best with consistent moisture and high humidity. Do not allow soil to remain waterlogged.

Soil & Fertilizer

Plant in well-drained sandy or loamy soil. Fertilize with a palm-specialty fertilizer (8-2-12 with micronutrients) three to four times per year to prevent potassium and manganese deficiency common in Florida sands.

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Common questions

Is Coconut Palm a good plant for St. Augustine?

Coconut Palm is a palm. Mature size: 80-100 feet × 20-25 feet. Light: Full Sun. Water needs: Moderate.

Care information verified from

Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.