Spicata
Coconut(Cocos nucifera)
Visual Characteristics
Notable for stalkless (sessile) fruit attached straight to the unbranched flowering spike (spicate spadix), giving a distinctive clustered fruiting appearance; otherwise a compact dwarf palm. Comes in green, golden, red, and yellow color forms.
Growing Tips
A recessive-trait mutation often associated with reduced fruit set and fertility; grown as a curiosity for its distinctive clustered, sessile fruit.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.