Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Quercus lyrata
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Overcup Oak
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Overcup Oak
Kokospalme
In French
Overcup Oak
Cocotier
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
El cocotero
In Greek
Overcup Oak
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Coqueiro
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Oryza
dolor ligno
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree
Care of Overcup Oak and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Overcup Oak 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.