Maypan

Variety of Coconut · Cocos nucifera

Jamaican hybrid with high tolerance to lethal yellowing, a worldwide replacement palm.

Also known as: Maypan Hybrid

🇯🇲 Jamaica 1974

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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 to large nuts in green, gold or brownish; good copra and water value.

Medium-tall, vigorous habit with full crown; sturdier than pure dwarfs.

Reliable yields; widely used in Caribbean and Florida for disease tolerance.

F1 hybrid bred in Jamaica; lethal-yellowing tolerance is not absolute.

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