Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Tropical rainforest, Woods
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow, Brown, Ivory
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud rot, Cadang-cadang, Coconut bug, Coconut foliar decay, Coconut scale, Ganoderma butt rot, Gray leaf blight, Lethal bole rot, Lethal yellowing, Mealybugs, nutfall, Red ring nematode, Stem bleeding disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bladder Infection, Cold, Cough, Diuretic, Fever, Headache, High blood pressure, Used as a sedative
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making musical instruments
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, For making oil for cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a vegetable oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
TILIA americana
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
American Basswood
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Basswood
नारियल का पेड़
In German
amerikanischen Basswood
Kokospalme
In French
tilleul d'Amérique
Cocotier
In Spanish
tilo americano
El cocotero
In Greek
Αμερικανός Basswood
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Basswood americano
Coqueiro
In Polish
Amerykańska Lipa
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
American Basswood
dolor ligno
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Tiliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Tilioideae
Arecoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Basswood and Coconut Tree
Season and care of American Basswood and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about American Basswood and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Basswood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Basswood is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Basswood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
American Basswood and Coconut Tree Physical Information
American Basswood and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. American Basswood height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of American Basswood and Coconut Tree are as follows:
American Basswood flower color: Light Yellow
American Basswood leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of American Basswood and Coconut Tree
Care of American Basswood and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Basswood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer American Basswood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.