Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Central United States, Canada
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Types
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green, Purple
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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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
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
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Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
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
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Blue Ash
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Blue Ash plant
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Blue Ash Pflanze
Kokospalme
In French
usine Blue Ash
Cocotier
In Spanish
planta de Blue Ash
El cocotero
In Greek
φυτό Blue Ash
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
planta Blue Ash
Coqueiro
In Polish
Blue Ash roślin
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Blue Ash herba
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Arecales
Family
Oleaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Blue Ash and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Blue Ash and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Ash and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Ash season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Blue Ash and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Blue Ash and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Ash and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Ash and Coconut Tree
Care of Blue Ash and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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.