Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia
Types
Maclura pomifera
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-10
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
-
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
MACLURA pomifera
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
ओसेज संतरे
सागौन
In German
Osage Orange
Teak
In French
Osage orange
Teak
In Spanish
Osage naranja
Teak
In Greek
Osage Πορτοκαλί
Teak
In Portuguese
Osage laranja
Teak
In Polish
Osage Pomarańczowy
Teak
In Latin
Aliquam Osage
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Osage Orange and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Osage Orange and Teak? We provide you with everything About Osage Orange and Teak. Osage Orange has thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Osage Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Osage Orange has allergic reactions like and Teak has allergic reactions like . 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 Osage Orange and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Osage Orange and Teak
Season and care of Osage Orange and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Osage Orange and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Osage Orange and Teak Physical Information
Osage Orange and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Osage Orange and Teak are as follows:
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Osage Orange and Teak
Care of Osage Orange and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange 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.