Coontie Palm | 007 gal.
30" x 18"
Disclaimer: Please note that not all plants and trees are permitted in all residential areas. Homeowners are responsible for consulting their Homeowners Association (HOA) rules to ensure compliance before planting.
The Coontie Palm is a slow growing Florida shrub with palm and fern-like characteristics, reaching a mature height of 3 feet. Its deep green foliage and bright red seeds can provide a tropical landscape feel and a rich evergreen backdrop for woodland and shady areas. In late winter, the plant produces a rusty brown, cone shaped fruit. This fruit is visibly different between male and female plants. Male cones are thinner and produce pollen. Female cones are upright, brown, 6 inches tall and covered in a velvety fuzz. Upon maturity, the female cones will open to reveal the lobed seeds.
Coontie Palm grows in full or partial shade, as well as full sun in a sandy soil environment and is drought resistant. This shrub produces a natural toxic ācycasinā which attracts and benefits the rare Atala butterfly. This chemical naturally repels birds and various predators, however it can be toxic to other animals including horses, cats, dogs, and humans. Coontie Palm is often seen in landscapes as an accent plant, a foundation planting or a mass planting for groundcover.
Native Origin:
Florida Native
Scientific Name
:
Zamia floridana
Mature Height:
1 to 3 feet
Mature Spread:
3 to 5 feet
Sun Preference:
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference:
Sand, well-drained
Drought Tolerance:
High
Salt Tolerance:
Moderate
Growth Rate:
Slow
Hardiness Zone:
7b - 10b
Pollinator Friendly:
No
Features:
Drought tolerant; Good for shady yards; Easily adaptable to most soil conditions
No order minimum, consistent plant material, local pickup
