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Cocoplum

Cocoplum

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Cocoplums or sometimes called 'Red Tip' do best in full sun or moderate to light shade. The plants grow naturally in a range of soil pHs and once established are very salt tolerant. To create of a hedge of cocoplum, space plants 36 to 50 inches apart. It takes about a year to form a dense hedge. From that point onward, two or three trimmings a year will help keep its strong hedge form. Hedges of the inland cocoplum are usually maintained 4-8 feet tall. The coastal cocoplum does better as a hedge 3-6 feet tall.

As with most shrubs, the key to a healthy cocoplum is a healthy establishment period. Keep your new plants watered for the first five to seven months, watering by hand whenever rainfall isn’t enough. Once they’re well established, cocoplums need very little irrigation or fertilizer. They are also salt and wind resistant, making them an excellent choice for coastal landscapes.

Cocoplum fruits are edible and can be made into jams and jellies. They are easy to pick, soft, and slightly sweet when ripe. The skin is thin, covering white pulp and a single pit.

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