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Fruit id - The fruit is locally called "Chikoo" in South East Asia. In English, it is Sapodilla. Very sweet when ripe...3852 days 14hrs
Coconut trees - Thanks to all for the responses. I guess that you all saved me the effort of growing it here in Melbourne. By the way, coconut trees do not need to be in sandy soil (as in beach sand) but silty condition is best. They do not need salty environs as well. T..3868 days 2hrs
Coconut trees - Thanks Jube for the response. Sounds like it will not succeed in Melbourne. I tried planting Pandanus Amaryllifolius (Pandan) last year (September 2012)in the backyard in a sunny sheltered spot and it grew very well but died in July this year due to the c..3870 days 13hrs
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Coconut trees - Have anyone successfully grown coconut trees in Melbourne? If so, have you managed to get fruits (coconuts) from your tree. How long does it take? Appreciate a response as I am seriously thinking of planting this in my front yard this summer...3870 days 20hrs