Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Western United States, California, Mexico
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Types
Calocedrus decurrens
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
low mountains, Mountain tops, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water occasionally
Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Stomach pain
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used in pencil industry
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 Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
CALOCEDRUS decurrens
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Incense Cedar
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Incense Cedar
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Zeder
Kokospalme
In French
Encens Cedar
Cocotier
In Spanish
cedro de incienso
El cocotero
In Greek
θυμίαμα Κέδρος
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
cedro de incenso
Coqueiro
In Polish
kadzidło Cedar
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
incensum Cedar
dolor ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Incense Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Incense Cedar is Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Incense Cedar is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Incense Cedar height is 2,130.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Incense Cedar flower color:
Incense Cedar leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree
Care of Incense Cedar and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Incense Cedar pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Incense Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coconut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.