Coconut Tree

Pecan

About Coconut Tree and Pecan

Coconut Tree

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Cocos nucifera

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

158

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Habitat

Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-125-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,900.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

700.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow Brown

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Golden Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

All year

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Part sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Cut limbs, Remove dead branches

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

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

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Salt

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Whole plant

Bark, Fruits

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

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Cocos nucifera

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Coconut Palm, coconut tree

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

नारियल का पेड़

पेकॉन

In German

Kokospalme

Pekannuss

In French

Cocotier

Pacanier

In Spanish

El cocotero

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

καρύδας δέντρο

Pecan

In Portuguese

Coqueiro

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Drzewo kokosowe

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

dolor ligno

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Liliopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Arecales

Juglandales

Family

Aceraceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Cocos

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Cocoeae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Arecoideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1519

1 27800

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Properties of Coconut Tree and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Pecan. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Pecan 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 Pecan 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 Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Pecan

Season and care of Coconut Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Pecan season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Coconut Tree and Pecan Physical Information

Coconut Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Pecan are as follows:

Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Coconut Tree and Pecan

Care of Coconut Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.