Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
-
Western United States, Canada
Habitat
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-12
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow Brown
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
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
Needle like
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
Needs watering once a week
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
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
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Plant Tolerance
Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, 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
-
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
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Inner Bark, 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 as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Cocos nucifera
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
Common Name
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
In Hindi
नारियल का पेड़
Whitebark Pine
In German
Kokospalme
Whitebark Pine
In French
Cocotier
Pin à écorce blanche
In Spanish
El cocotero
Whitebark pino
In Greek
καρύδας δέντρο
Whitebark Pine
In Portuguese
Coqueiro
Whitebark Pine
In Polish
Drzewo kokosowe
Whitebark Pine
In Latin
dolor ligno
Pinus albicaulis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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Subfamily
Arecoideae
Pinoideae
Properties of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine
Wondering what are the properties of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine? We provide you with everything About Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine. Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine
Season and care of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Coconut Tree season is All year and Whitebark Pine season is All year. The type of soil for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand and for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline and for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine Physical Information
Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm whereas Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine are as follows:
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
- Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Care of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine
Care of Coconut Tree and Whitebark Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches and Whitebark Pine 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 Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.