Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
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Types
it is a type of birch
Cocos nucifera
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain tops
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
5-12
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Light Green
Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Golden Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Green
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune to half of its height
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Borers, Chlorosis
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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, Shelter for wildlife
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
Bark, Sap
Whole plant
Other Uses
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in 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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA alleghaniensis
Cocos nucifera
Common Name
Yellow Birch
Coconut Palm, coconut tree
In Hindi
Yellow Birch
नारियल का पेड़
In German
Yellow Birch
Kokospalme
In French
bouleau jaune
Cocotier
In Spanish
Abedul amarillo
El cocotero
In Greek
κίτρινο Birch
καρύδας δέντρο
In Portuguese
κίτρινο Birch
Coqueiro
In Polish
żółte brzozy
Drzewo kokosowe
In Latin
Birch flavum
dolor ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree
Season and care of Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coconut Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam and for Coconut Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Coconut Tree is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree Physical Information
Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Coconut Tree height is 2,900.00 cm and width 700.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree are as follows:
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Coconut Tree flower color: Yellow Brown
- Coconut Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree
Care of Yellow Birch and Coconut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height and Coconut Tree pruning is done Cut limbs and Remove dead branches. In summer Yellow Birch 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.