Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Types
Büttnera Czerwona, Hedelfinger Sweet Cherry
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-12
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 6, 7, 14, 15
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water 1 in. per week during the active growing period, Water more in summer
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove thin branches
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
A 10 pound bag of 16-4-8 fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mites
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
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Allergy
Mild Allergen, Vomiting
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Used in parkland
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Promotes Healthy Hair
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
Antitussive, Astringent, Diuretic, Tonic
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for making green dye, 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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS avium
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Sweet Cherry
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
मीठी चेरी
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Süße Kirsche
Kokospalme
In French
Cerise sucrée
Cocotier
In Spanish
Cereza dulce
El cocotero
In Greek
γλυκό κεράσι
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Cereja doce
Coqueiro
In Polish
Słodka Wiśnia
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
dulcis cerasus
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Arecoideae
Season and Care of Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweet Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sweet Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Cherry height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Care of Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree
Care of Sweet Cherry and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Cherry pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove thin branches and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Sweet Cherry 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.