Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Prunus virginiana
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Chokecherry
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Chokecherry
Kokospalme
In French
Chokecherry
Cocotier
In Spanish
Chokecherry
El cocotero
In Greek
Chokecherry
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Coqueiro
In Polish
Chokecherry
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
chokecherry
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Chokecherry and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Chokecherry and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Chokecherry and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Care of Chokecherry and Coconut Tree
Care of Chokecherry and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Chokecherry 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.