Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Southeastern Asia
Types
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Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Arrowhead
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Throat itching
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS cerasifera
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
cherry Plum
Teak
In Spanish
cherry Plum
Teak
In Greek
Cherry Plum
Teak
In Portuguese
cherry Plum
Teak
In Polish
Cherry Plum
Teak
In Latin
cerasus PRUNUM
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Cherry Plum and Teak
Season and care of Cherry Plum and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Cherry Plum and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cherry Plum season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Cherry Plum is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Cherry Plum and Teak Physical Information
Cherry Plum and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Cherry Plum and Teak are as follows:
Care of Cherry Plum and Teak
Care of Cherry Plum and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cherry Plum pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Cherry Plum 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.