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Coconut Palm
Cocos nucifera
Coconut Palm
Urban Forest Tree Walk
Scientific Name
Cocos nucifera
Location
Baker Park
Lowdermilk Park
5th Ave. S.
Cambier Park
The Coconut Palm is one of man’s most useful plants. The heavy crown of long flowing fronds and gently curved trunks lend a tropical effect to any landscape setting in which they can grow.
A beautiful street tree, Coconut Palm is also ideal as a background tree, framing tree, or as a striking freestanding specimen. Coconut Palms located along streets, walkways or near patios require pruning to remove the flowers or developing fruit so it doesn’t fall and cause injury or property damage.
Fast Facts
Sun
Coconut Palms grow in full sun on any well-drained soils. Plants respond well to being fertilized.
Hometown
The Coconut palm's origin is unknown, but is believed to be native to the Malay Archipelago or the South Pacific.
Beach-goer
The coconut is widespread throughout the tropics, typically being found along sandy shorelines.
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