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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Fruit, Palm or Cycad, Tree  

Origin
-  
-  

Types
Beaumont, Maroochy  
Cocos nucifera  

Number of Varieties
5  
15  
99+

Habitat
-  
Humid climates, sandy seeps, shores, tropical environments  

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12  
5-12  

AHS Heat Zone
12-7  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 9, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H2  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
460.00 cm  
99+
2,900.00 cm  
7

Minimum Width
300.00 cm  
99+
700.00 cm  
30

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink  
Yellow Brown  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate  
Green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green, Copper  
Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Golden Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Copper  
Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Pinnate  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
All year  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Growth Rate
Very Slow  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
Yes  

Tolerances
-  
Salt  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings  
Seedlings, Transplanting  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering  
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline  

Soil Type
Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun  
Full Sun, Part sun  

Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves  
Cut limbs, Remove dead branches  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, slow-release fertilizers  

Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, fungus, Mites, Scale, Thripes  
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  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Yes  

Flower Petal Number
-  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
Yes  

Edible Fruit
Yes  
Yes  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
-  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
Yes  

Foliage Texture
Coarse  
Fine  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Matte  

Evergreen
No  
Yes  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
No  
No  

Attracts
-  
-  

Allergy
breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching, Vomiting  
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation, Throat itching  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Hair Conditioner, Heals Damaged Hair, Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics, Removes dandruff, Restores Hair Colour  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Wildlife  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
-  
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders, Weight loss  

Part of Plant Used
Whole plant  
Whole plant  

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant  
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, Tropical  
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit Tree, Landscape, Tropical  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
MACADAMIA 'Beaumont'  
Cocos nucifera  

Common Name
Macadamia  
Coconut Palm, coconut tree  

In Hindi
Macadamia  
नारियल का पेड़  

In German
Macadamia  
Kokospalme  

In French
Macadamia  
Cocotier  

In Spanish
Macadamia  
El cocotero  

In Greek
Macadamia  
καρύδας δέντρο  

In Portuguese
Macadamia  
Coqueiro  

In Polish
Macadamia  
Drzewo kokosowe  

In Latin
Macadamia  
dolor ligno  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Liliopsida  

Order
Proteales  
Arecales  

Family
Proteaceae  
Aceraceae  

Genus
Macadamia  
Cocos  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots  

Tribe
-  
Cocoeae  

Subfamily
-  
Arecoideae  

Number of Species
4  
99+
15  

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Difference Between Macadamia and Coconut Tree

If you are confused whether Macadamia or Coconut Tree are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Macadamia and Coconut Tree Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Macadamia are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Coconut Tree fertilizers required are Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium and slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Macadamia and Coconut Tree if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Macadamia and Coconut Tree

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Macadamia and Coconut Tree. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Macadamia and Coconut Tree as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Macadamia is whereas of Coconut Tree is Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antifungal, Antioxidants, Antiviral, Digestion problems, Heart problems, Immunity, Skin Disorders and Weight loss. Macadamia has beauty benefits as follows: while Coconut Tree has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Macadamia vs Coconut Tree

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Macadamia vs Coconut Tree and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Macadamia are breathing problems, cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Itchy eyes, Mouth itching, Nausea, Throat itching and Vomiting whereas of Coconut Tree have Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, cramps, Mouth itching, Nasal Congestion, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin irritation and Throat itching respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Macadamia has no showy fruits and Coconut Tree has showy fruits. Also Macadamia is not flowering and Coconut Tree is flowering. You can compare Macadamia and Coconut Tree facts and facts of other plants too.

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