Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
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Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Neutral
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
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 skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Rote Holunder
Kokospalme
In French
Red sureau
Cocotier
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
El cocotero
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Coqueiro
In Polish
Red Elderberry
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
pubens
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Arecales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree
Care of Red Elderberry and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Red Elderberry 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.