Today, it is still only about 12 feet to the top of its fronds, but it has a well-developed trunk and is showing the characteristic look of a coconut palm you might recall from some far off ...

The plants begin to form a trunk after about five years. The coconut rhinoceros beetle is a new pest in Hawaii. Adult beetles are fairly large, about 2 inches long, dark brown to black ...

The coconut is the world’s largest seed. Its outer husk can be used for mats and insulation; the palm fronds can be used for thatching roofs and making baskets, hats and mats; and the trunk can be ...

Scientists in Ivory Coast are trying to sell a rare multi-headed coconut tree for a million dollars. They have yet to find a buyer. Most coconut palms have a single trunk and head - this one has three ...