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Coconut Palm - Cocos nucifera
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Coconut Palm - Cocos nucifera
Few trees command a landscape with the authority of a mature Coconut Palm. Its arching canopy and sculptural silhouette deliver an unmistakable tropical presence, the defining feature of resort, coastal, and prestige residential projects across Australia's north and east.
Why Coconut Palm
Immediate Tropical Presence: Advanced specimens arrive with established height and form, delivering resort-calibre impact from day one.
Coastal Resilience: Naturally adapted to salt-laden air, sandy soils, and exposed conditions where lesser species falter.
Heat and Drought Tolerance: Thrives in high-temperature, low-rainfall environments with minimal intervention once established.
Architectural Form: The tapering trunk and sweeping fronds provide strong vertical structure and canopy movement prized by landscape architects.
Low Ongoing Maintenance: Established specimens require little beyond periodic frond management, making them a sound long-term investment.
Ideal Applications
Resort and Hospitality Landscaping: The benchmark palm for luxury hotel, club, and retreat developments seeking an authentic tropical aesthetic.
Prestige Coastal Residences: A defining feature tree for beachside and estuarine properties where visual impact and site resilience are both required.
Poolside and Entertaining Zones: Provides filtered shade and a refined canopy over high-use outdoor spaces.
Landmark Specimen Planting: Deployed as a solitary focal point or in curated groupings to anchor large-scale landscape compositions.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 6–10m
Planting Season: Spring to summer (after last frost risk, in tropical and subtropical regions)
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil; tolerates salt and poor soils; requires good drainage and will not tolerate waterlogging
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 12 months until the root system is established, reducing frequency as the tree matures. Apply a balanced palm fertiliser every 3–4 months during the establishment period to encourage healthy frond and trunk development.
Plant Details
Height: 15–30m
Width: 6–9m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Indo-Pacific region (likely originating in Melanesia or South Asia)
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
Professional installation available
Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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Built for serious landscapes
Nursery Direct gives customers access to mature trees, specimen palms and advanced stock for high-end residential and commercial landscapes.
- Mature trees and specimen palms
- Online ordering and project support
- Sourcing for hard-to-find stock
- Residential and commercial supply
