Black Birch

Coconut Tree

About Black Birch and Coconut Tree

Black Birch

Coconut Tree

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What is

Life Span

Biennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree

Origin

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Cocos nucifera

Number of Varieties

4015

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Habitat

Hills, Moist Soils

Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

4-95-12

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,133.60 cm2,900.00 cm

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Minimum Width

762.00 cm700.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Brown

Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Golden Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Cut limbs, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

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

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Salt

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Whole plant

Other Uses

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Cocos nucifera

Common Name

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

Coconut Palm, coconut tree

In Hindi

काले बर्च वृक्ष

नारियल का पेड़

In German

Schwarze Birke

Kokospalme

In French

Noir Bouleau

Cocotier

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de abedul

El cocotero

In Greek

Μαύρο Birch Tree

καρύδας δέντρο

In Portuguese

Bétula Preto

Coqueiro

In Polish

Czarny Brzoza

Drzewo kokosowe

In Latin

Niger Caerulus

dolor ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fagales

Arecales

Family

Betulaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Betula

Cocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Cocoeae

Subfamily

Arecoideae

Number of Species

4015

1 27800

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Properties of Black Birch and Coconut Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Black Birch and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Birch and Coconut Tree. Black Birch doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Black Birch does not have fragrant flowers. Black Birch has allergic reactions like and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Birch and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Birch and Coconut Tree

Season and care of Black Birch and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Birch and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Birch is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Black Birch and Coconut Tree Physical Information

Black Birch and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Black Birch and Coconut Tree are as follows:

Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Black Birch and Coconut Tree

Care of Black Birch and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Birch 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.