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Cocos, Coconut Palm 'Maypan'

Cocosnucifera

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Family
Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cocos (KOH-kohs)
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Species
nucifera (noo-SIFF-er-uh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Gold (yellow-orange)
Pale Yellow
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Palms
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Orlando, Florida(3 reports)

Satellite Beach, Florida

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(Zone 9a) | August 2009 | positive

A hybrid between the LY resistant Malay Dwarf and the Panama Tall, producing a LY resistant tall, replacing those killed by LY.

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