Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
5-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Silver
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Reddish Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Dark Green, Sienna
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt
Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, root cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coral Spot, Leaf spot, 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Toxic
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour
Environmental Uses
Fixes Nitrogen
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge
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, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
Elaeagnus pungens
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Silverthorn
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Silverthorn
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Silverthorn
Kokospalme
In French
Silverthorn
Cocotier
In Spanish
Silverthorn
El cocotero
In Greek
Silverthorn
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Silverthorn
Coqueiro
In Polish
Silverthorn
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Silverthorn
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Elaeagnaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Silverthorn and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Silverthorn and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Silverthorn and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silverthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Silverthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silverthorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Silverthorn and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Silverthorn and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Silverthorn and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Silverthorn and Coconut Tree
Care of Silverthorn and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silverthorn 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 Silverthorn 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.