Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Western United States, Northwestern United States, California, Canada
Types
Not Available
Black Maple, Mountain Maple,
Norway Maple
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Riverbanks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Pollen
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
Improve hair condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Tonic, tuberculosis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Sap, Tree trunks
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
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Can be made into a herbal tea, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Edible syrup, Fibre, Making piano frames, Used as firewood, Used as fuel, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ACER macrophyllum
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Big-leaf Maple, Oregon Maple, Pacific Maple
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
बड़ा पत्ता मेपल के पेड़
In German
Kokospalme
Big Blatt Ahornbaum
In French
Cocotier
Grande feuille Érable
In Spanish
El cocotero
Gran hoja del árbol de arce
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
δέντρο Maple μεγάλο φύλλο
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Árvore de bordo Folha grande
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Duży liść klonowy
In Latin
dolor ligno
Big Maple folia ligni
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple 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 Big leaf Maple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Big leaf Maple season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Big leaf Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Big leaf Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Big leaf Maple height is 3,048.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Big leaf Maple flower color: Yellow, Red and Green
- Big leaf Maple leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple
Care of Coconut Tree and Big leaf Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Big leaf Maple pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big leaf Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.