Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Honey Locust
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
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
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, 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
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
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
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Kokospalme
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Cocotier
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
El cocotero
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Coqueiro
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Arecoideae
Properties of Black Locust and Coconut Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Coconut Tree. Black Locust has thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Black Locust does not have fragrant flowers. Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Locust and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Black Locust and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Black Locust and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Black Locust and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Black Locust and Coconut Tree
Care of Black Locust and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Black Locust 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.