Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-9
Sunset Zone
H2
2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Deers, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Rhinitis, Sinuses
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
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Juglandales
Family
Aceraceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Juglandoideae
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.
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.