Hawaiian Tall Coconut makes a beautiful accent on the     lawn and provides nice filtered shade for the patio.

              The Hawaiian Tall Coconut is very salt tolerant and is at its most sensational when planted beachside where the sea breeze can rustle its huge feather leaves.

Nothing sets a tropical tone like this Hawaiian Tall Coconut!

Coconut (Cocos nucifera)

~Hawaiian Tall~ Coconut

Cocos nucifera

Pronunciation/Meaning:

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ay) - The Palm family (formerly Palmae)

Cocos (KOH-kohs) - From the Portugese word for mask, possibly referring to the depressions on fruit that resemble a     monkey's face.

nucifera (noo-SIFF-er-uh) - Nut-bearing.

Common Names:

Coconut (English)
Nui (Hawaiian)
Narikela (Sanskrit)
Nariyal (Hindi)
Yubi (Manipuri)
Tennai (Tamil
Nalikeram (Malayalam)
Kobbarichettu (Telugu)
Naral (Marathi)

Coconut Seed

You are bidding on  * fresh seeds collected and grown in Hawaii.

Fresh     Live Seed

Ready to germinate.

Ready to be put in a 3 gallon container.

Please be aware Hawaiian coconuts are  lethal yellowing disease free unlike the Caribbean coconut palms that  have been devastated by this palm disease. Still rampant in many  islands of the Caribbean, including Puerto Rico.

Many other palms like Manilas, can  contract lethal yellowing as well. Please don't help spread this  terrible palm disease.

 

    Most of us     in the U.S. are familiar with the coconut palm from resorts in Hawaii, Florida and the     Caribbean. Since falling coconuts can pose a serious (sometimes fatal!) health hazard to     guests, they are often removed by resort managers hoping to avoid injuries and lawsuits.     Honolulu regularly has tall coconut trees trimmed due to a lawsuit.

The scientific name for coconut is Cocos     nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face"     because the three indentations (eyes).

The Coconut Palm (Cocos     nucifera) is a member of the Family Arecaceae. Coconut trees are palms that     grow up to 90 feet high grow throughout the tropics. Their trunks are ringed with scars     where old leaves have fallen. The top of the trunk is crowned with a rosette of leaves.

 

 

 

    Leaves - feather-shaped and split into lots     of leaflets. Long leaves can grow up to 20 feet long and can have 250 leaflets. They are used for matting,     weaving and thatching. Flowers - male and female flowers grow on the same plants on     flowering branches. Flowers are pale yellow and are about 1 cm long. The base of flowering     branches are tapped for sap.

The large spirally arranged     leaves are up to 12 feet or more in length, and are pinnately divided into numerous strap     shaped segments. The separate male and female flowers are in axillary panicles. The male     flowers have 3 yellow petals and 2 stamens. The ovoid coconut is up to a foot long, and is     composed of a thick fibrous husk, a hard shell, and a single seed with the copra lining     the interior, and water (coconut milk) filling the cavity when it is young.

      Coconut fruits are oval and covered with a     smooth skin which can be bright green, brilliant orange or ivory coloured. Underneath this     skin is a thick fibrous layer which is used for coir. The next layer is the shell of the     seed with the three characteristic ‘eyes’. The shell may be used to make     charcoal and eating utensils. The inside of the shell is lined with a white, edible layer     called the meat. This is also made into chemical, industrial and medicinal products. The     fluid inside the seed cavity is known as coconut water (not milk). When seeds germinate,     the new shoot sprouts from one of the eyes.

The coconut is the only species in the     genus Cocos. In India it has been called the ‘tree of heaven’ or ‘kalpavriksha‘.     Coconut palms are known as the ‘Tree of Life’ because of their huge variety of     uses.

 

This beautiful palm  embodies the romance of the tropics and is also of great  economic value. There are many varieties, from dwarfs to the  familiar tall growing types that reach 50-80 ft. All have  graceful gray trunks topped by a crown of pinnately compound yellow-green leaves. Each leaf is 12-15 ft  long     with many leaflets.

This is an extremely important plant. It appears that Coconut Palms were introduced throughout the Tropics and the     Hawaiian islands by ancient Polynesians. Coconut fibers were used to make twine by Ancient     Hawaiians. The Hawaiians evidently grew two types of coconut. One was best for making rope     and the other was best for consumption.

Hawaiian     Tall Coconut

Fruit
     Coconuts are large, dry drupes, ovoid in shape, up to 15"     long and 12" wide. The exocarp or skin is green, yellow, or bronze-gold, turning to     brown, depending on cultivar and maturity. The mesocarp is fibrous and dry at maturity;     the product coir is derived from this layer. The endocarp is the hard shell enclosing the     seed. Seeds are the largest of any plant, and have a thin brown seed coat. Seeds are     filled with endosperm, which is solid and adherent to the seed coat, and also in liquid     form, called "milk". Copra is derived from the solid endosperm.

Location
Coconut is a pan-tropical species usually found in humid coastal areas between latitudes     26 degrees north and south. The origin of this plant is uncertain, but many experts     believe it's from the west Pacific and Indian Ocean islands. As it is not a palm for dry     climates, it is typically encountered in the continental U.S. only in South Florida, and     the extreme southern tip of Texas. Coconut palms are also occasionally seen in nominally     frost-free micro-climates in Zone 9.

Soils and Climate
     Soils - adaptable to many soil types, and can be grown inland     provided adequate drainage and pH between 5.0 and 8.0.
     Climate -  below 1000 ft elevation, frost-free subtropical     areas and climates with extended dry seasons provided irrigation, but grow best in areas     with mean temperatures of 70-80°F
    Water needs - 40-60" of water per year, and perform better in high     humidity, supremely tolerant of hurricane force winds and driving rain, and rarely     uprooted.

Tolerates salt spray better than most     crops, and can tolerate brief flooding associated with tropical storms. 

Light: Bright sunny locations.
Moisture: Can withstand drought, but likes moisture if well drained.
Hardiness: Zone 10 - 11; for virtually  frost-free areas only. Coconut palms can     tolerate frost and freezing of only briefest duration - even then leaves will discolor and     the plant is left susceptible to fungus diseases.

Cultivars
    Coconut palms have two natural subgroups simply referred to as     "Tall" and "Dwarf". Most commercial plantings use high yielding,     longer lived Tall cultivars, and each region has its own selections, e.g., ‘Ceylon     Tall', Indian Tall', ‘Jamaica Tall' (syn. ‘Atlantic Tall'), ‘Panama Tall'     (syn. ‘Pacific Tall'). The Tall cultivar group is sometimes given the name Cocos     nucifera var. typica, and the dwarf cultivar group C. nucifera var. nana. Samoan Coconut     Trees are in this dwarf group. Dwarf cultivars, particularly the popular ornamentals, are     largely self-pollinating as opposed to the Tall cultivars of commerce which rarely     pollinate themselves.

All good things  take time, so I grow my plants and rare palms in  my  ebay store.

Much more to check out or just get a little  education on in my store.

 

Shipping

 

ATTENTION USA BIDDERS!

        All bare-root live plants shipped are wrapped in moist sphagnum moss to ensure the plant's healthy transit to you. All live plants are Inspected By USDA Plant Inspectors before      they are shipped to insure you get healthy pest free plants and seeds.

We ship via USPS Mondays-Wednesday with Delivery confirmation.

    All plant materials are required by LAW to inspected and certified by USDA prior to export Hawaii to the US Mainland.

After Inspection, USDA stamps released for export Hawaii to the US Mainland. All items are delivered to USDA Inspection Station at  Honolulu International airport.

USDA Certification charge  is included in Shipping and Handling @ $5 fee per item/species.

There is a packing and custom boxing fee.

Last and usually least is USPS postage (shipping)

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!

We can ship certified live plants to the US only. Only Domestic Shipping and Handling includes  USDA Certification.

International Buyers
– Please Note:
The additional charge ($75US) for any Phytosanitary Certificate  is not included in this offer. Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

We do ship Seeds Internationally worldwide.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying.

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Please request any documents prior to shipping.

For foreign customers, please check your laws concerning permitting and customs,  additional shipping and handling costs may apply.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LIVE PLANTS is available only under these conditions!

All international orders are shipped at the  BUYER'S RISK

 (shipped with or without documents) and no refunds or replacements are offered for Dead On Arrival, loss,  confiscation, Customs Seizure, unanticipated charges, etc.

All International shipments are at Buyer's Risk. Please spend no more more than you can lose!

 

Payment

We accept online payments only through PayPal, Cash payments are only acceptable for in-person pick-ups and cash-on-delivery  (COD). Cash payment can not be sent through the mail. Message me if you want to send cash.

   

Please only one Paypal payment. SO THE COMBINED SHIPPING RULE WILL CAN BE USED. Late or Multiple PayPal payments are  NOT eligible for any discount.

We will ship once a week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings  to you. This can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture. If payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be shipped the following week and  NOT eligible for any combined discount. Non-paying bidders will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.

COMBINED SHIPPING POLICY

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING is not included in this offer.

   

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON LIVE PLANTS on a case by case basis.

We will combine shipping for auctions won on the same week paid with same PayPal payment.

This policy is good for auction items bought and paid for in the week ending MONDAY.

We ship on Tuesdays.

Payment must be received within 4 days of the auction ending.

Combined Discounts Won Auctions

For 2-3 winning auctions, the combined discount is 10% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 4-7 winning auctions, the combined discount is 20% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 8+ winning auctions, the combined discount is 30% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

As each order is packed and prepared separately you will pay the quoted S/H charges  individually per item. If you buy the same species in that item it does calculate out the discount (i.e.: additional items)

My stores' combined shipping is built in for same items rather than a varied selection. Domestic S/H includes  postage, USDA certification and inspection, proper packing and delivery to Airport for prompt delivery.

I can't really change any of these. If you want one of this and one of that, it is hard to discount much as each  different species requires it's own prep, packing, then at USDA each has to be unwrapped and inspected then repacked. USDA requires us to clean and  prepare every last piece before we drive them to the Inspection Station on the other side of the island.

This requirement takes my wife and I, 2-3 days to pack items and get ready to ship. The whole next day we drive  around the island and get inspected (2-3 hours), then drive to the Airport Post Office to drop off. It takes the same work with the same type item if  you can understand.

LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE.

There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die. LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever.

US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED LIVE ARRIVAL. All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's RISK!

When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.

 Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating.

Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival  is guaranteed, eternal survival is up to you.

NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

 IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes.

BROWN THUMB WARNING:

Please Do NOT email me after a week after receiving and repotting your plant, and make a claim it arrived  damaged. All photo support must be as arrived in original condition  when received (in the box and packed as delivered).

If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered.  You should use good gardening skills and repot if desired but at buyer's risk and expense.

If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT or REFUND WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that  you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live  plant is delivered to your door.

You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.

 

eBay Return Policy

If you need to return an item, be sure to follow these item condition guidelines.

For details on the seller's return policy (including how long you have to return an item, who pays for return  shipping, and restocking fees), check the Return policy section of this listing.

 From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any  'Arrived Damaged' claim. 

  All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents.

You must return an item in the same condition as it was received, not used or altered in any way.

You must also include, in the same condition as it was received:
All original packaging such as boxes, bags, tags, and UPCs
Accessories such as cords and remote controls
Certificates, manuals, warranty, and rebate cards
"Free gifts" or bonus items
All items included in a bundle
Make sure you follow these guidelines. If you don't, you may be subject to a range of actions, including limits  of your buying and selling privileges and suspension of your account.

I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason uninsurable.

The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order.

Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE.

ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling.

Please do not leave a 1 or 2 in my detailed seller ratings for postage fees or any  reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.
 
Please contact me before eBay if you have any issue. I am the one  who can help you. Do not open any case for any reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.

I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.

my dog Taz will fetch your email to me

If you are dissatisfied with the item for any reason, please contact me before leaving a negative or neutral comment.

I want you to be satisfied!

Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa `ana mai. E kipa mai hou!

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