Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southeastern Asia
Types
Prunus salicina 'Methley'
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Forest margins, Scrubs, sluggish streams and rivers
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
broad, flat
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
reseeds, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
weekly regular
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Respiratory problems
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Stomachic
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used for making green dye
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS salicina 'Methley'
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Japanese Plum, Methley Plum
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Methley Plum
सागौन
In German
Chinesische Pflaume
Teak
In French
Prunus salicina
Teak
In Spanish
Prunus salicina
Teak
In Greek
Methley Plum
Teak
In Portuguese
Prunus salicina
Teak
In Polish
Methley Plum
Teak
In Latin
Methley Plum
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Methley Plum and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Methley Plum and Teak? We provide you with everything About Methley Plum and Teak. Methley Plum doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Methley Plum does not have fragrant flowers. Methley Plum has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems and Teak has allergic reactions like Respiratory problems. 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 Methley Plum and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Methley Plum and Teak
Season and care of Methley Plum and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Methley Plum and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Methley Plum season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Methley Plum is Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Methley Plum is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Methley Plum and Teak Physical Information
Methley Plum and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Methley Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Methley Plum and Teak are as follows:
Methley Plum flower color: White
Methley Plum leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Methley Plum and Teak
Care of Methley Plum and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Methley Plum 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 Methley Plum 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.