Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Hillside, Ridges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
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
Average Water Needs, Requires watering in the growing season, Water once every two or three weeks
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune in early spring, 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
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
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
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
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Headache, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, 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
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used in biomass, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CASTANEA pumila
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Chinquapin
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
बौना शाहबलूत
In German
Kokospalme
Zwergkastanien
In French
Cocotier
châtaignier nain
In Spanish
El cocotero
el castaño enano
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
νάνος καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
νάνος καστανιάς
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
krasnolud kasztan
In Latin
dolor ligno
P. castaneis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
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 Chinquapin
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Chinquapin? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Chinquapin. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Chinquapin 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 Chinquapin 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 Chinquapin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Chinquapin
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Chinquapin is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Chinquapin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Chinquapin season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Chinquapin is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Chinquapin is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Chinquapin Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Chinquapin physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Chinquapin height is 610.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Chinquapin are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Chinquapin flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinquapin leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Chinquapin
Care of Coconut Tree and Chinquapin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Chinquapin pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Chinquapin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
