Coconut tree: the real pirate’s treasure

Coconuts trees are amazing treasures ! Every part has a use, including the fruits, wood, and leaves.

This is a simple list of all the different uses of a coconut tree;

1. The Flesh: Food, Milk, and Flour

2. The Water: A Healthy, Refreshing Drink

3. The Oil: For Cooking, Skin, and Hair

4. The Shells: To Steam Food and Craft With

5. The Husks: A Natural Scrubber and Craft Material

6. The Husks: Ropes

7. Tree Leaves: Thatching

8. The Sticks: Brooms

9. The Wood: Fires in Traditional Kitchens

10. The Flowers: Medicine

Last week my older son was off school but want him to do something academic and interesting that we could experience together… Well, if you are on Maui i recommend visiting the Punakea Palms Coconut farm and you will be surprised of how many things you didn’t know about this wonderful tree !

You can book a tour directly from their website: https://www.punakeapalms.com/