Coconut Palm is adapted to grow on sandy coastlines in tropical regions and is salt tolerant. The young plants prefer full sun with no canopy overhead.
Plant: Coconut Palm
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Roles:
- Food Producing
- Useful Product
- Pioneer
Canopy Tree
Human Uses:
- Fiber
- Edible Seeds
Shade Tolerance:
- Full Sun
Hardiness:
Zone 10a
Full Height:
18.00 m
Annual Rainfall:
20 in to 80 in
Full Width:
3.00 m
Native Origin:
- Worldwide
Native Habitat:
Tropical Coastline
Native Niche:
Canopy Tree
Exposure:
Soil:
- Sandy Soil
Shadow:
- Light Shadow
Form:
Umbrella
Root Zone:
Shallow
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