Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
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Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Cocos nucifera
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
3-8
Sunset Zone
H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Plant Season
All year
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
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
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Kokospalme
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Cocotier
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
El cocotero
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
dolor ligno
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Prunoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Bird Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry
Care of Coconut Tree and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.