Coconuts in New South Wales.

[philinsydney]

A few pics from the far north coast of NSW. Apart from South West Rocks, these could be the most southerly. Covering Brunswick Heads to Yamba.

[happypalms]

There’s a few planted around Woolgoolga,Mullaway and Red rock. 
I tried to grow them only 10 minutes drive away further north inland but no luck. Definitely a coastal palm for this area! 

[happypalms]

There’s a few planted around Woolgoolga,Mullaway and Red rock. 
I tried to grow them only 10 minutes drive away further north inland but no luck. Definitely a coastal palm for this area! 

[philinsydney]

Thanks. I always wondered if any were around that area.

[bubba]

Those are beautiful coconuts. I have New South Wales at 32° latitude south. Can they grow further south in Australia? Best

[philinsydney]

29 minutes ago, bubba said:

Those are beautiful coconuts. I have New South Wales at 32° latitude south. Can they grow further south in Australia? Best

You can probably forget anything south of Port Macquarie at 31 degrees. Yamba at 29 degrees is probably the comfortable limit. It's a bit untested, though.

[happypalms]

1 hour ago, philinsydney said:

Thanks. I always wondered if any were around that area.

Theres more growing around but only right on the coastal towns, most are pretty well on the beach or headlands. 

[happypalms]

There’s always coconuts washed up on the beach.

[philinsydney]

Amazing!  Are the beaches just north of Coffs?

[happypalms]

3 hours ago, philinsydney said:

Amazing!  Are the beaches just north of Coffs?

Yes marine parks. The best part of the world naturally. Yuragir nature park. 

[bubba]

I saw pictures of mature coconuts that were planted fully grown in a botanical garden near Sydney. The latitude of Sydney is 33° 87 south. These would not qualify because they did not grow their naturally and looked horrible. I am certain that they succumbed after a year or two.