Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
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Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Amur Maple
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Teak
In French
érable de l'Amour
Teak
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Teak
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Teak
In Latin
amur acernis
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Aceraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Amur Maple and Teak
Season and care of Amur Maple and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Amur Maple and Teak Physical Information
Amur Maple and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Teak are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Amur Maple and Teak
Care of Amur Maple and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.