What is a coconut palm?
A coconut palm is a tall palm tree that grows in warm tropical regions producing large round fruit that we know as coconuts. It is referred to by other names such as a coconut tree and the coco palm. Some trees tend to slightly bend over because of the heaviness of the coconuts. This tree is the most popular palm because of its many uses.EnvironmentThe coconut palm is often found growing close to the sea on beaches in tropical places all over the world, including North, Central and South America, Africa and on the Asian continent.AppearanceThis tree can grow up as high as 100 feet tall. It has a long, straight, grayish trunk with no branches. At the top of the tree, there are long green feather-shaped leaves that can grow up to 20 feet long. After the tree is about five years old, it produces fragrant yellow flowers, then large-sized round coconut fruit that it bears all-year long.CareThe coconut palm requires lots of water, sun and humidity. It should have sandy soil with proper drain
