The Coconut Tree The coconut tree has got to be the most popular and known fruit tree when one thinks of the tropics. In fact Hawaii and Florida are the only two places in the US that a coconut tree can grow outdoors. Texas is a another state in which they can grow but will not likely produce fruit because Texas still experiences cooler winter months. The coconut tree has many uses besides being used as a food source. There are many people who artfully design the coconut and use (3 comments)