cocus palm differences

Garry Brockley · 17th April 2011, 10:27 AM

I have had this conversation with lots of different tree workers and still come up with no real answer, the question?
there seems to be a distinct difference between two types of cocus palm the ones with a fat bulbous head and the much more slender head where the fronds start further down and have a lot less taper, the fronds on the larger head appear to get slightly bigger but i havent measured the difference, some say its male and female, some say its a different palm but noone has given me a definative answer.

what do you think?

Eric Frei · 17th April 2011, 10:46 AM

There's many Syagrus ssp.

In the Mt Cootha botanical gardens there's some huge major big headed palms you'd swear are cocos but they are not, although they still are Syagrus ssp but not romanzoffiana.

I also believe their heads get larger with more resources (water and rich soils) and sunlight.

Jeff Darby · 17th April 2011, 11:14 AM

I'v seen a Cocos that is that big and vigorous it would put a Pheonix palm to shame...alas no pictures as it was a long time ago before I started taking pictures of my work and unusual things I came across as I was working.

17th April 2011, 10:27 AM	#1
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,641	cocus palm differences I have had this conversation with lots of different tree workers and still come up with no real answer, the question? there seems to be a distinct difference between two types of cocus palm the ones with a fat bulbous head and the much more slender head where the fronds start further down and have a lot less taper, the fronds on the larger head appear to get slightly bigger but i havent measured the difference, some say its male and female, some say its a different palm but noone has given me a definative answer. what do you think? Attached Thumbnails __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

17th April 2011, 10:46 AM	#2
Eric Frei Admin - Owner Palm & Tree Services in Brisbane Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,994	Re: cocus palm differences There's many Syagrus ssp. In the Mt Cootha botanical gardens there's some huge major big headed palms you'd swear are cocos but they are not, although they still are Syagrus ssp but not romanzoffiana. I also believe their heads get larger with more resources (water and rich soils) and sunlight. __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Palm and Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

17th April 2011, 11:14 AM	#3
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,059	Re: cocus palm differences I'v seen a Cocos that is that big and vigorous it would put a Pheonix palm to shame...alas no pictures as it was a long time ago before I started taking pictures of my work and unusual things I came across as I was working. __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

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