coconut palm australia Coconut Palm

coconut palm australia Coconut PalmThese high yielding precocious hybrid selections will grow outside of the tropics, in a warm and sheltered position. Worth trying in coastal locations as far south as Coffs Harbour. They will require free draining soil and are best planted deep with a deep organic mulch surrounding them. The seed palms originate from the Solomon Islands mainly, although a few exceptional specimens are selected from North Queensland. These varieties are capable of

These high yielding precocious hybrid selections will grow outside of the tropics, in a warm and sheltered position. Worth trying in coastal locations as far south as Coffs Harbour. They will require free draining soil and are best planted deep with a deep organic mulch surrounding them. The seed palms originate from the Solomon Islands mainly, although a few exceptional specimens are selected from North Queensland. These varieties are capable of flowering in their third year in moist tropical conditions, with fruits in their forth year.

Specifications of Coconut - Yellow

Preferred ClimateTropical

Grown FromSeedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)10m

Plants required to Pollinate1 (Self Pollinating)

Can it Handle Frosts?Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasSA, WA

Water RequirementsFrequent Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?Dwarf (1/2 Normal Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest5+ Years

Sun or ShadeFull (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil TypePerfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)