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coconut palm

coconut palm

Cocos nucifera

tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water Hardy: Zone 11aZone 12b

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A tall, iconic tropical palm tree that produces large coconuts and feathery fronds. It requires warm climate conditions and grows best in coastal or tropical regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
50–60′ tall × 15–25′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Family
Arecaceae

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands

Native to: Hawaii

Seasonality

Harvest Season

J
F
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M
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J
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D

Season of Interest

SummerFallWinter

Companion Planting

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