Catigan Green Dwarf

Variety of Coconut · Cocos nucifera

Philippine green dwarf coconut, early bearing and parent of local hybrids.

Also known as: CATD, Catigan Dwarf

🇵🇭 Philippines

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Given in thirds of a month (early / mid / late) for the northern hemisphere in a temperate climate; altitude and season shift them.

Small to medium green nuts with sweet water and decent flesh.

Short dwarf habit, bears already after 3-4 years.

High nut count; used in the Philippines as drinking nut and hybrid parent.

Crossing parent in PCA hybrids (e.g. with Laguna Tall).

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