How do you grow a successful coconut tree in AC:WW?

[Polaros]

I've tried growing it in the sand right by the beach but every single time they die! Are you not supposed to put it in the sand but on the ground close to the beach or what?
Thanx

 

[Peeko]

No do not plant them in the sand.
I read you're supposed to plant coconut trees no more than 10 paces away from the sand. I'd go with the safe option of planting right next to the sand (but not in it) worked for me.

 

[Polaros]

No do not plant them in the sand.
I read you're supposed to plant coconut trees no more than 10 paces away from the sand. I'd go with the safe option of planting right next to the sand (but not in it) worked for me.

Thank You!!!!!!!!!! I hope it works

 

[Uchiha Obito]

...when i plant them in the sand is when they grow. Either that or my game is glitched!

 

[Peeko]

Hmm, well I could be wrong. Two friends have tried planting coconuts on the sand and neither have grown into full trees. I planted mine right next to the sand and it worked, but i haven't tried on the beach because I was warned not to.

Here's the quote from fatalshroomz's guide on GameFAQs.

Why aren't my Coconut Trees growing?
"Coconuts have to be planted next to the beach. The farthest a cococnut can be planted is 10 spaces away from where the sand ends. You cannot plant it on the sand".

 

[WinterSnowblind]

I usually plant them just above the sand on the grass, right before the sand starts. It's worked every time for me, I have a massive row of them right along my beach.

 

[vaerna]

I cut down non fruit trees near the beach and plant coconuts in the holes. Works every time.

 

[RedStarWarrior]

You use the game help topic.