Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Shrub
Origin
-
North America, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
2-6
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Hardwood Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Phosphorous, Use nitrogen rich soil
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
Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Cancer, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Seeds
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
Jelly, Used for making soaps, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
ELAEAGNUS commutata
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Silverberry, Wolf-Willow
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Silverberry
In German
Kokospalme
Silverberry
In French
Cocotier
Silverberry
In Spanish
El cocotero
Silverberry
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Silverberry
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Silverberry
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Silverberry
In Latin
dolor ligno
Silverberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Elaeagnoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Silverberry
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Silverberry? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Silverberry. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Silverberry 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 Silverberry 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 Silverberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Silverberry
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Silverberry is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Silverberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Silverberry season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silverberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Silverberry is Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Silverberry Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Silverberry physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Silverberry height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Silverberry are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Silverberry flower color: Yellow
- Silverberry leaf color:
Care of Coconut Tree and Silverberry
Care of Coconut Tree and Silverberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Silverberry 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 Silverberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.