COCONUT PALM FLOORING
Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera), is also called Indian Palm or Porcupine Wood. It is an exotic species which comes from
the Pacific Islands, including Fiji, the Philippines and South East Asia. There, it is a very important feature of the natural
and cultivated landscape. There are some coconut palm plantations in Far North Queensland.
In the past, the fruit has been the basis of economic interest. Because of the large numbers of overmature, unproductive
trees, coconut wood has generated considerable interest. Coconut has no annual growth rings, no rays, no heartwood,
no branches and no knots. Its fibrous nature makes it hard to cut unless green - a quite unusual prospect for
woodworkers. It is durable only in dry conditions.
It can be used for general structural purposes: flooring, window frames, tool handles, furniture, carving, turnery. Softer
material (from higher up the stem) can be used for wall panelling and internal trim
Coconut Palm (Cocos nucifera), is also called Indian Palm or Porcupine Wood. It is an exotic species which comes from
the Pacific Islands, including Fiji, the Philippines and South East Asia. There, it is a very important feature of the natural
and cultivated landscape. There are some coconut palm plantations in Far North Queensland.
In the past, the fruit has been the basis of economic interest. Because of the large numbers of overmature, unproductive
trees, coconut wood has generated considerable interest. Coconut has no annual growth rings, no rays, no heartwood,
no branches and no knots. Its fibrous nature makes it hard to cut unless green - a quite unusual prospect for
woodworkers. It is durable only in dry conditions.
It can be used for general structural purposes: flooring, window frames, tool handles, furniture, carving, turnery. Softer
material (from higher up the stem) can be used for wall panelling and internal trim
