Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Fruit
Types
Cocos nucifera
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, 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
Clay, 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 dead branches, Remove thin branches
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 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
Aphids, Borers, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, 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
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
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
Used for making green dye, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PRUNUS avium
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Sweet Cherry
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
मीठी चेरी
In German
Kokospalme
Süße Kirsche
In French
Cocotier
Cerise sucrée
In Spanish
El cocotero
Cereza dulce
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
γλυκό κεράσι
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Cereja doce
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Słodka Wiśnia
In Latin
dolor ligno
dulcis cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Amygdaloideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry 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 Sweet Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Sweet Cherry season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Sweet Cherry flower color:
- Sweet Cherry leaf color:
Care of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry
Care of Coconut Tree and Sweet Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches. In summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.