Jamaica Tall
Coconut(Cocos nucifera)
Flavor Profile
Traditional tall-type coconut used for both water and copra; large nuts with good meat.
Visual Characteristics
Tall palm with a slender trunk and large nuts; under Lethal Yellowing, leaves turn golden yellow and die, leaving a characteristic 'flag leaf' and hanging dead fronds.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Highly susceptible to Lethal Yellowing; nearly wiped out by the disease across Florida and Jamaica.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.