Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southeastern Asia
Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Lemon yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch, Sawfly Larvae
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diuretic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECOMA stans
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Spanish
Esperanza
Teak
In Portuguese
Esperanza
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Tecomeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Esperanza and Teak
Season and care of Esperanza and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Esperanza and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Esperanza season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Esperanza is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Esperanza is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Esperanza and Teak Physical Information
Esperanza and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Esperanza height is 300.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Esperanza and Teak are as follows:
Esperanza flower color: Lemon yellow
Esperanza leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Esperanza and Teak
Care of Esperanza and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Esperanza pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Esperanza needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.