Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia
Types
Diospyros kaki
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Damp forests, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem
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
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
East Indian Oak, Teak
In French
Plaqueminier
Teak
In Spanish
Diospyros kaki
Teak
In Polish
Hurma wschodnia
Teak
Phylum
Spermatophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ebenaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Kaki and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Kaki and Teak? We provide you with everything About Kaki and Teak. Kaki doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Kaki does not have fragrant flowers. Kaki has allergic reactions like Nausea and Swelling in the face and Teak has allergic reactions like Nausea and Swelling in the face. 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 Kaki and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Kaki and Teak
Season and care of Kaki and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Kaki and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Kaki season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Kaki is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Kaki and Teak Physical Information
Kaki and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Kaki and Teak are as follows:
Care of Kaki and Teak
Care of Kaki and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Kaki 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.