Varieties of Coconut Palm
‘Panama Tall’ Coconut
Cocos nucifera ‘Panama Tall’ is also known as Pacific Tall coconut. It grows rapidly up to 100 feet tall and forms a large-diameter trunk. Immature fruits are either green or bronze colored. Plant in zones 10-11.
‘Fiji Dwarf’ Coconut
Cocos nucifera ‘Fiji Dwarf’ is a slow-growing palm that ultimately may reach 60 feet tall with a thick trunk. It reportedly has good resistance to lethal yellowing, a disease that can kill other coconut varieties. ‘Fiji Dwarf’ coconut is also sometimes called ‘Niu Leka’. It can have either bronze or green fruits. Plant in zones 10-11. More Videos »
