Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia
Types
Quercus lyrata
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Coastal Mountains, Coastal Regions, gardens, Hardwood forests, Roadsides, Woodlands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma
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
Dysentry, Haemorrhages
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in Furniture
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS lyrata
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Overcup Oak
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
सागौन
In German
Overcup Oak
Teak
In French
Overcup Oak
Teak
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Teak
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Teak
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Teak
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Teak
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Overcup Oak and Teak
Season and care of Overcup Oak and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Overcup Oak and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Overcup Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Teak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Overcup Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Overcup Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Overcup Oak and Teak Physical Information
Overcup Oak and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Overcup Oak height is 1,680.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Overcup Oak and Teak are as follows:
Overcup Oak flower color: Red and Light Green
Overcup Oak leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Overcup Oak and Teak
Care of Overcup Oak and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Overcup Oak 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 Overcup Oak 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.