Coconut Tree

Coconut trees are a favourite on our farm – not only for their delicious fruit, but for all they contribute to our ecosystem. Often called the “tree of life,” every part of the coconut tree is useful. The water is refreshing, the meat is tasty, and the milk can be made into ice cream or coconut milk for cooking. The oil is used for medicine and skincare, the shells become bowls, and the husks can be woven into ropes and mats. The leaves are used for thatching and basket-making, the trunk provides timber, the roots are used in traditional remedies, and the flowers can be turned into palm sugar.