Do coconuts grow on palm trees?

The phrase 'Palm Trees' is commonly used to describe members of the family Arecaceae (formerly known as Palmae.) Within Arecaceae, there are just over 200 genera (the plural of the word genus), which are in turn subdivided into about 2600 species. read more

Growing a coconut palm tree is easy and fun. Below you will find the steps for planting coconuts and growing coconut palms from them. Planting Coconut Trees. To start to grow a coconut plant, begin with a fresh coconut that still has the husk on it. When you shake it, it still should sound like it has water in it. Soak it in water for two to three days. read more

The coconut tree (Cocos nucifera) is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family) and the only species of the genus Cocos. The term coconut can refer to the whole coconut palm or the seed, or the fruit, which, botanically, is a drupe, not a nut. The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word. read more

The Coconut Palm tree is a producer of large, savory coconuts making it one of the more popular palms out there. This variety known as “Cocos nucifera Linn” performs best in USDA growing zones 4-8 on the patio (or potted) and 9-11 in the ground in full to partial sun. read more