Fiji Dwarf

Variety of Coconut · Cocos nucifera

Sturdy Pacific dwarf coconut, tolerant of lethal yellowing and popular as ornamental palm.

Also known as: Niu Leka, Niu Leka Dwarf

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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.

Medium green to brownish nuts; stouter, thicker habit than other dwarfs.

Compact, robust habit with dense crown; predominantly self-pollinating.

Medium to high yields; widely planted in Florida for its disease tolerance.

Regarded as one of the most tolerant varieties to lethal yellowing.

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