Cocos Nuciferia (coconut trees) - Cascais (Portugal)

[Harryest]

Hello Everyone,

I recently came across a palm tree (picture attached) in Cascais, Portugal, and I’m curious if it could possibly be a coconut tree (Cocos nucifera). Initially, I thought it wasn’t possible for coconut trees to grow in Portugal due to the climate being cooler than the tropical conditions these trees usually thrive in.

However,  it has sparked my curiosity..

Could anyone with expertise or knowledge in this area please confirm if this is indeed a coconut tree? I’m also interested in any information on how such a tree might survive in a Portuguese climate..

 

[Motlife]

I think it's probably phoenix reclinata, but I'm no expert. It could be a similar looking species, but not a coconut, portugal is almost definitely not going to be warm enough in the winter 

[Foxpalms]

2 minutes ago, Motlife said:

I think it's probably phoenix reclinata, but I'm no expert. It could be a similar looking species, but not a coconut, portugal is almost definitely not going to be warm enough in the winter 

I agree it looks like phoenix reclinata, the only place in Portugal coconuts can grow is Madeira  as far as I'm aware.

[kinzyjr]

@Harryest Phoenix reclinata (and probably crossed with another species) as the other posters have stated.  Coconuts are a challenge in Mediterranean climates like California or Portugal, but there are some successes in the areas with adequate heat.