Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow green, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Pink, Light Green, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid 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
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
No Beauty Benefits
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
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Root
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 Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
AILANTHUS altissima
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Tree-of-Heaven
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
कल्पवृक्ष
In German
Kokospalme
Baum des Himmels
In French
Cocotier
Arbre de paradis
In Spanish
El cocotero
Arbol del Cielo
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Δέντρο του Ουρανού
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Árvore do céu
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Drzewo Nieba
In Latin
dolor ligno
Lignum de caelo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Simaroubaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Cocoeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Tree-of-Heaven season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Tree-of-Heaven flower color: Yellow green and Light Green
- Tree-of-Heaven leaf color: Green
Care of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven
Care of Coconut Tree and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.