Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
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
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun
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
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
East Indian Oak, Teak
In German
Zwetschgen
Teak
In French
prune de Damas
Teak
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Teak
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Teak
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Teak
In Latin
damson plum
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Not Available
Properties of Damson and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Damson and Teak? We provide you with everything About Damson and Teak. Damson doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Damson does not have fragrant flowers. Damson has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes and Teak has allergic reactions like Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching and Watery eyes. 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 Damson and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Damson and Teak
Season and care of Damson and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Damson and Teak Physical Information
Damson and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Damson and Teak are as follows:
Damson flower color: Not Available
Damson leaf color: Not Available
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Damson and Teak
Care of Damson and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson 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 Damson 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.