Coconut Groove

Coconut Groove, looking east.
Note the greenery of the Botanic Island One at the background.

Feather-like leaves of the coconut
This is a yellow variety.

 I thought it would be a good idea to just transplant one coconut tree as an instant plant this morning.  This is a yellow variety of the coconut palm.  It was installed at the Provinsi Borneo and would become the center piece of the Coconut Groove.  It is planned to add more facilities to this location because it would act as the center of attraction for enjoying coconut fruits and coconut water.  Probably a shed or two would serve the purpose well.  All around this Coconut Groove are already planted many other fruits trees e.g. Lumok, Jering and Durians.  The place is next to the Botanic Island One, thus the temperature of the area is moderated in large part by the greenery of the botanic island. Towards the south of the groove is a row of Eugenia oleina trees which are currently producing young leaves in beautiful hues of the sunset and autumn.

Instant coconut tree (center)  just planted this morning at Coconut Groove, looking north.
Location : Provinsi Borneo

Row of Eugenia oleina trees in flushes...looking south

In Plain Sight - Provinsi Borneo (Part 4)

Provinsi Borneo, view looking south
The tree at left is Duiran and at right behind the oil palm is the Jering tree.

View looking north

 The Provinsi Borneo is about the size of three tennis courts.  The stream runs through the middle of the provinsi.  It is called Provinsi Borneo, after the palm origin of this third largest island in the world.  According to folklore, the coconut fruits named 'Buah Nyiur' in Malay were to be seen everywhere along the coasts of the huge island that explorers and travelers associate the island with the coconut fruits.  Many Europeans not adapt at talking the perfect Malay clumsily spoke of the island as 'Borneo' - from the Malay word 'Buah Nyiur'.  There are many interesting fruit trees that were original to the area such durians, Cemepdak, Ong Lumok, Jering, etc.  Many more coconut trees will be planted at the area in future.  Below are many views of the provinsi....

View looking north

View looking east
Young coconut trees planted at right. The Durian tree is seen at the center with broad leaves.

View looking west