Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Canyons, Dry areas, fencerows, Floodplains, Moist Soils, Old fields, open Woodlands, riparian zones, Roadsides, Thickets, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Blue, Black
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems, weakness
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Sedative, Tonic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS serotina
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Black Cherry
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
ब्लैक चेरी का पेड़
सागौन
In German
Schwarz Kirschbaum
Teak
In French
Noir Cherry Tree
Teak
In Spanish
Negro del cerezo
Teak
In Greek
Μαύρο Cherry Tree
Teak
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja preta
Teak
In Polish
Czarny Cherry Tree
Teak
In Latin
Prunus serotina ligno
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Black Cherry and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Black Cherry and Teak? We provide you with everything About Black Cherry and Teak. Black Cherry doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Black Cherry does not have fragrant flowers. Black Cherry has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness and Teak has allergic reactions like coma, dilation of pupils, Gastric, Respiratory problems and weakness. 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 Black Cherry and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Cherry and Teak
Season and care of Black Cherry and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Black Cherry and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Cherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Cherry is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Cherry and Teak Physical Information
Black Cherry and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Black Cherry height is 2,438.40 cm and width 914.40 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Black Cherry and Teak are as follows:
Black Cherry flower color: White
Black Cherry leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Black Cherry and Teak
Care of Black Cherry and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Cherry pruning is done 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 Black 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.