Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Southeastern Asia
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
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
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bird Cherry
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
सागौन
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Teak
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Teak
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Teak
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Teak
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Teak
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Teak
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Acacieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Not Available
Properties of Bird Cherry and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Bird Cherry and Teak? We provide you with everything About Bird Cherry and Teak. Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Bird Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Bird Cherry has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic and Teak has allergic reactions like Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Bird Cherry and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Teak
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Teak season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Bird Cherry and Teak Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Teak are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Teak
Care of Bird Cherry and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.