| Botanical name | Cocos nucifera |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Common name(s) | True coconut palm |
| Origin | |
| Uses in landscape design | Makes an excellent tall form plant for seaside plots where space is no problem. |
| Other languages | Kokospalm (A) |
Cocos nucifera (True coconut palm)
- Botanical name: Cocos nucifera
- Common name(s): True coconut palm
- Categories: Trees
Plant description:
This coastal palm tree has a slender trunk that can reach up to 15m and which leans and curves in interesting ways rather than standing upright. C. nucifera makes an excellent tall form plant for seaside plots where space is no problem.
Family: –
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: KOE-koase noo-SIFF-er-uh
Cocos nucifera requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
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