Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
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
Not Available
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
सागौन
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Teak
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Teak
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Teak
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Teak
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Teak
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Teak
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Verbenaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Tectona
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Teak? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Teak. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Teak has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation. 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 Poison Sumac and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Teak
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Teak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Poison Sumac and Teak Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Teak are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Teak
Care of Poison Sumac and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac 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 Poison Sumac 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.