Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
5-12
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
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Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Olive, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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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
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Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
White Cedar
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Kokospalme
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Cocotier
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
El cocotero
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
Coqueiro
In Polish
Techny Tuja
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
dolor ligno
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Techny Arborvitae 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.