Cocos nucifera
COCONUT
Arecaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 11-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

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Garden Styles: suits coastal, contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

 
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Cocos nucifera
COCONUT
Arecaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen palm

Hardiness zones: 11-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, sand, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: high wind, first line salt wind
15m
Plant habit
 
10m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in cream

Flowering Time: Any time of the year

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits coastal, contemporary & tropical designs

Uses: shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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