Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
H1, H2
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Not Available
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food
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
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS virginiana
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Chokecherry
सागौन
In German
Chokecherry
Teak
In French
Chokecherry
Teak
In Spanish
Chokecherry
Teak
In Greek
Chokecherry
Teak
In Portuguese
Chokecherry
Teak
In Polish
Chokecherry
Teak
In Latin
chokecherry
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Amygdaleae
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chokecherry and Teak
Season and care of Chokecherry and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Chokecherry and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chokecherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Chokecherry and Teak Physical Information
Chokecherry and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Chokecherry and Teak are as follows:
Chokecherry flower color: Not Available
Chokecherry leaf color: Not Available
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Chokecherry and Teak
Care of Chokecherry and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Chokecherry 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.