Malayan Red Dwarf

Variety of Coconut · Cocos nucifera

Ornamental red dwarf coconut with sweet drinking water, popular as ornamental and drinking nut.

Also known as: MRD, Rote Malaiische Zwergkokos

🇲🇾 Malaysia

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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 orange-red nuts with sweet water.

Short stature with reddish petioles, early bearing, self-pollinating.

High nut count, mainly for coconut water and decorative plantings.

Used as hybrid parent and for its attractive fruit colour.

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