Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Nitrogen, Potassium
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
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
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
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
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, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Kokospalme
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Cocotier
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
El cocotero
Castaño chino
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
dolor ligno
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut 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 Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Chinese Chestnut season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Coconut Tree and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.