Pecan

Coconut Tree

About Pecan and Coconut Tree

Pecan

Coconut Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Cocos nucifera

Number of Varieties

815

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Habitat

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-95-12

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-10

Sunset Zone

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,130.00 cm2,900.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm700.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green

Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Brown

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Golden Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

All year

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

Reduce watering during fall, Water daily during growing season, Water frequently while growing

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Part sun

Pruning

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Cut limbs, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

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

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Salt

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Whole plant

Other Uses

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper 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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CARYA illinoinensis

Cocos nucifera

Common Name

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

Coconut Palm, coconut tree

In Hindi

पेकॉन

नारियल का पेड़

In German

Pekannuss

Kokospalme

In French

Pacanier

Cocotier

In Spanish

Carya illinoinensis

El cocotero

In Greek

Pecan

καρύδας δέντρο

In Portuguese

Nogueira-pecã

Coqueiro

In Polish

Orzesznik jadalny

Drzewo kokosowe

In Latin

Pecan

dolor ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Juglandales

Arecales

Family

Juglandaceae

Aceraceae

Genus

Carya Nutt.

Cocos

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Juglandeae

Cocoeae

Subfamily

Juglandoideae

Arecoideae

Number of Species

1915

1 27800

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Properties of Pecan and Coconut Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Pecan and Coconut Tree? We provide you with everything About Pecan and Coconut Tree. Pecan doesn't have thorns and Coconut Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Pecan does not have fragrant flowers. Pecan has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses and Coconut Tree has allergic reactions like Rhinitis and Sinuses. 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 Pecan and Coconut Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Pecan and Coconut Tree

Season and care of Pecan and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Pecan and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pecan season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pecan is Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.

Pecan and Coconut Tree Physical Information

Pecan and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Pecan and Coconut Tree are as follows:

Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
Coconut Tree leaf color: Green

Care of Pecan and Coconut Tree

Care of Pecan and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Pecan 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.