Plant at 7 x 7 m-10 x 10 m or 48 to 70 trees/acre. Requires full sun. Water newly planted trees immediately and frequently until well established. After establishment water (at least 2.5 cm) with rain or irrigation. If integrating cattle, mulch around the tree to help retain soil moisture and restrict weed growth. About 12% of the old trees (over 60 years old) should be felled each year to completely renovate old stands within 8 years. Fronds, logs and stumps may need to be removed to control the rhinoceros beetle (Orycetes rhinoceras, O. moceros). Able to withstand dry periods and poor soil but rocky, laterite or stagnant soils are unsuitable. Long lived tree. Requires a hot, moist climate and deep alluvial or loamy soil, thriving especially near the coast.
Tree Species (Scientific Name)
Cocos nucifera
Food
Fuelwood
Lumber
Medicinal
Product
English Common Name
Coconut
Indonesian Common Name
Kelapa
Tree Family
Arecaceae
Average Leaf Size (cm)
550cm
Length
×
125cm
Width
Tree Height
Medium (20–35m)
Elevational Range (m)
520–900m
Distribution
Native
Exotic
Exotic in Indonesia
Native to
Region
Asia, Oceania
Papua New Guinea, Philippines
Indonesia
Maluku Islands, New Guinea
Exotic in
SE Asia
Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Indonesia
Borneo, Java, Lesser Sunda Islands, Sulawesi, Sumatra
Coffee Agroforestry Information
Coffee System
Robusta
Arabica
Coffee Impact
Unknown
Prevalence
Common in Coffee Agroforestry
Cultivation
Planted
Regeneration
Unknown
Tree Management
Tree Benefits and Uses
Farmer Uses
- Food
- Fuelwood
- Lumber
- Medicinal
- Product
Non-wood products used for crafts. The tree's oil, fruit, coconut sugar, and beverages are used and consumed. It can be sold at market and can produce year round.
Farm Services
- Unknown
Biodiversity Benefits
Unknown