Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Shrubs, Trees
Origin
Not Available
Northeast Mexico, Southeastern United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Hillside, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H2
Not available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Dry
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Dry, Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Dry
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
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
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Flies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Fever, Kidney problems, Not Available, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
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
Food for animals, Food for insects
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
Senegalia berlandieri
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Acacia
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Acacia
In German
Kokospalme
Acacia
In French
Cocotier
Acacia
In Spanish
El cocotero
Acacia
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Acacia
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Acacia
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Acacia
In Latin
dolor ligno
Acacia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Mimosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Acacia
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Acacia? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Acacia. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Acacia doesn't have thorns. Also Coconut Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching and Acacia has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching. 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 Coconut Tree and Acacia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Acacia
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Acacia is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Acacia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Acacia season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Acacia is Dry, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Acacia is Slightly Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Acacia Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Acacia physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Acacia height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Acacia are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Acacia flower color: White
- Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Acacia
Care of Coconut Tree and Acacia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Acacia pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Acacia needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.