COMMON NAME Coconut Palm |
BOTANICAL NAME Cocos nucifera |
HEIGHT 30′ + |
WIDTH 10′ wide |
MONOECIOUS |
EVERGREEN |
LIFESPAN 60 to 80 years |
COLD TOLERANCE 30° F |
SOIL TYPE Well drained |
DROUGHT TOLERANCE Yes |
SALT TOLERANCE High |
FLOWER Creamy yellow inflorescence |
MONTH OF COLOR Periodically all year |
FRUIT Green exterior, containing a thin brown shell which contains slightly sweet and nutty coconut fruit. |
COMMENTS This is one of the most popular palm trees, noteworthy for the mature coconuts that are edible. Lifespan of 60 to 70 years. |
PRICE B & B $650, 30 gallon $175, 15 gallon $85, 7 gallon $45 |