Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
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, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water usually once a day
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
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
Frost
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
-
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
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
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making 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
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
शैरन फल
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Sharon Frucht
Kokospalme
In French
Sharon Fruit
Cocotier
In Spanish
Sharon Fruit
El cocotero
In Greek
Sharon Φρούτα
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Sharon Fruit
Coqueiro
In Polish
Sharon Fruit
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Sharon fructus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sharon Fruit season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree
Care of Sharon Fruit and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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.