Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
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
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, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Portuguese
Holywood
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Teak
Season and care of Holywood and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Teak Physical Information
Holywood and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Teak are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Holywood and Teak
Care of Holywood and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood 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 Holywood 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.