Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Tree
Origin
Not Available
Western United States, California
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Golden Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
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
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Seedpod, 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
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
CERCIS occidentalis
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
California Redbud, Western Redbud
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Western Redbud
In German
Kokospalme
West Redbud
In French
Cocotier
Redbud Western
In Spanish
El cocotero
Redbud Occidental
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Redbud ocidental
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Zachodnia Redbud
In Latin
dolor ligno
Western Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Arecoideae
Caesalpinioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Western Redbud. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Western Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Western Redbud season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Western Redbud Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Western Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
- Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Care of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud
Care of Coconut Tree and Western Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.