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Malay Dwarf Coconut Palm - Cocos nucifera
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Product Details
Overview & Specifications
Malay Dwarf Coconut Palm, Cocos nucifera
The Malay Dwarf Coconut Palm delivers unmistakable tropical character at a scale suited to refined coastal and resort-style landscapes. Compact in stature, significant in presence, this is the palm that earns its place on prestige properties.
Why Malay Dwarf Coconut Palm
Manageable Form: Reaches 5–7m at maturity, offering the full aesthetic of a coconut palm without the scale of standard varieties.
Early Fruiting: Begins coconut production within 3–5 years, adding functional as well as visual value to a project.
Coastal Resilience: Tolerates salt spray, sandy soils, and the demanding conditions of beachside and tropical sites.
Evergreen Structure: Maintains its canopy year-round, providing consistent form and shade in warm climates.
Container Viable: Performs in large-format planting vessels where in-ground installation is not appropriate.
Ideal Applications
Resort and Hospitality Landscapes: Establishes a premium tropical aesthetic around pools, terraces, and amenity areas.
Coastal Residential Properties: Thrives in beachside conditions where many species struggle to perform.
Courtyard and Terrace Planting: Scaled for contained outdoor spaces requiring bold tropical character.
Tropical Streetscapes and Entries: Creates strong arrival statements in warm-climate developments.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (feature/avenue): 5–8m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer (September to December)
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soil; tolerates a range of soils but requires good drainage; salt-tolerant
Establishment Care: Water deeply and regularly for the first 6–12 months until established, ensuring the root zone does not dry out completely. Apply a balanced palm fertiliser every 3–4 months to support vigorous early growth.
Plant Details
Height: 5–7m
Width: 4–6m
Growth Rate: Fast
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun
Native to: Southeast Asia (likely Malaysia/Indonesia region)
Flower Colour: Cream to yellow
Delivery
Specialist transport for advanced stock
Every order is wrapped, secured and palletised for delivery. Freight starts from $199.95 and is structured so larger orders receive better delivery value.
- Delivery is calculated by order value, with clear freight tiers shown before payment.
- Delivery estimated at 5-8 business days.
Freight Pricing
Freight table
Nursery Direct uses specialist nursery freight for advanced trees, palms and landscape stock. Freight is calculated using clear order-value tiers so customers can review delivery costs before completing their order.
| Order value | Freight |
|---|---|
| $0.01 to $1,000.01 | $199.95 |
| $1,000.02 to $1,400.01 | $249.95 |
| $1,400.02 to $1,650.01 | $299.95 |
| $1,650.02 to $1,950.01 | $349.95 |
| $1,950.02 to $2,250.01 | $399.95 |
| $2,250.02 to $2,500.01 | $449.95 |
| $2,500.02 to $2,750.01 | $499.95 |
| $2,750.02 to $3,000.01 | $549.95 |
| $3,000.02 to $3,350.01 | $599.95 |
| $3,350.02 to $3,650.01 | $649.95 |
| $3,650.02 to $3,850.01 | $699.95 |
| $3,850.02 to $4,150.01 | $749.95 |
| $4,150.02 to $4,450.01 | $799.95 |
| $4,450.02 to $4,750.01 | $849.95 |
| $4,750.02 to $5,000.01 | $899.95 |
| $5,000.02 to $5,250.01 | $949.95 |
| $5,250.02 to $5,550.01 | $999.95 |
| $5,550.02 to $5,850.01 | $1,049.95 |
| $5,850.02 to $6,100.01 | $1,099.95 |
| $6,100.02 to $6,350.01 | $1,149.95 |
| $6,350.02 to $6,650.01 | $1,199.95 |
| $6,650.02 to $6,950.01 | $1,249.95 |
| $6,950.02 to $7,250.01 | $1,299.95 |
| $7,250.02 to $7,500.01 | $1,349.95 |
| $7,500.02 to $7,750.01 | $1,399.95 |
| $7,750.02 to $8,000.01 | $1,449.95 |
| $8,000.02 to $8,350.01 | $1,499.95 |
| $8,350.02 to $8,650.01 | $1,549.95 |
| $8,650.02 to $8,850.01 | $1,599.95 |
| $8,850.02 to $9,150.01 | $1,649.95 |
| $9,150.02 to $9,450.01 | $1,699.95 |
| $9,450.02 to $9,750.01 | $1,749.95 |
| $9,750.02 and above | $1,799.95 |
For difficult access, oversized specimen stock, crane or machinery requirements, remote areas or commercial projects, please request project pricing before purchasing so our team can confirm the most appropriate freight method.
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
