The Coconut tree grows to be 50 to 80 feet tall with feathery yellow-green leaves that are 15-18 feet long. It produces about 50 coconuts a year. These are found near edges of water. They can only survive in frost free areas. Their fruit are used for many sources such as meat, drink, sugar, cattle food and making soap. The Genus and species name for this tree is Cocos nucifera.