Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
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Northern Europe, Russia/Siberia
Types
Cocos nucifera
Young's weeping birch, Ornäs Birch
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
2-7
Sunset Zone
H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Double-toothed, serrated
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Salt
Wet Site, Drought
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
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
General purpose granulated 30-10-10 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
Anthracnose, Birch Leafminer, Bronze Birch Borer, Slime Flux
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Butterflies, Insects, Moths
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Inner Bark, Leaves, Sap
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 thickener in soups, Used as essential oil, used for making charcoal, Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
BETULA pendula
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Common Birch, European White Birch, Silver Birch
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Silver Birch
In German
Kokospalme
Weißbirke
In French
Cocotier
Silver Birch
In Spanish
El cocotero
Abedul de plata
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Silver Birch
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Silver Birch
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Silver Birch
In Latin
dolor ligno
Argentum Birch
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Betuloideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Silver Birch. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Silver Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Silver Birch season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Silver Birch is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Silver Birch Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Silver Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Silver Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Silver Birch flower color: Green
- Silver Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch
Care of Coconut Tree and Silver Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Silver Birch 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 Silver Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.