Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
-
Central United States, Canada
Types
Cocos nucifera
Two-petal ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Dry areas, Hills, limestone outcrops, Moist woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, 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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
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
-
Aesthetic Uses
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, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, Seeds
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 as a dye, Used for woodware, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
FRAXINUS quadrangulata
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Blue Ash
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Blue Ash plant
In German
Kokospalme
Blue Ash Pflanze
In French
Cocotier
usine Blue Ash
In Spanish
El cocotero
planta de Blue Ash
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
φυτό Blue Ash
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
planta Blue Ash
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Blue Ash roślin
In Latin
dolor ligno
Blue Ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aceraceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Blue Ash. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash 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 Blue Ash and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Blue Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Blue Ash season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Blue Ash is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Blue Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Blue Ash Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Blue Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Blue Ash height is 2,500.00 cm and width 100.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Blue Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Blue Ash leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash
Care of Coconut Tree and Blue Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Blue Ash pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.