Hybrids are the intervarietal crosses between the two morphological forms of coconut. They exhibit earliness in flowering, increased nut yield, higher copra production and give better quality copra and oil as compared to the parents.A Very Useful TreeWhen the meat is dried, it becomes 'copra', which is used to make soaps, makeup and massage oils. The twigs, or slender wood part of a coconut tree, are used to make furniture. Fibers in the husks, known as the coir, are used to make ropes, mats, brushes, sacks and caulk for boats.