coconut

Q&A

Q:What are coconut tree uses?

A:Coconut trees offer many uses, including forming houses and roofs, appearing in foods and beverages and landscaping. Coconut trees, like many other tree species, serve aesthetic and functional purposes. These trees grow in tropical and subtropical climates around the world, providing many uses as a chemical, skin product and food source for people around the world. Coconut trees derive from the palm family, which includes many species of trees and plants. Coconut trees distinguish themselves as hardy species, surviving in tough climates with little water and high levels of salt. People use virtually every part of the coconut tree, including the fibers, juices, outer bark and fronds. Tree trunks serve industrial uses, making popular choices as housing materials and structural supports. The durable wood appears in some furniture and interior decorative items too. The tough fibers of coconut wood make it an ideal building material, while strong leaves create baskets and form decorations. Coconuts, the fruits produced by trees, provide food and nutrition. Coconut seeds make coconut oil, butter and margarine. The fleshy white meat of coconut fruits sweetens desserts and confections in dried or raw form. Landscapers plant trees along city streets and walkways. These attractive trees provide aesthetic value and anchor soil, protecting against erosion.