Slash Pine

Teak

About Slash Pine and Teak

Slash Pine

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Tree

Origin

Southeastern United States

Southeastern Asia

Types

Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

8-1110-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-10

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,290.00 cm2,740.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,070.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Needle like

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Salt, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Pests and Diseases

Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Salt, Wet Site

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Small mammals, Squirrels

Birds, Woodpeckers

Allergy

Asthma, Skin irritation

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

Sometimes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Fruits

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction

Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Pinus elliottii

TECTONA grandis

Common Name

slash pine

East Indian Oak, Teak

In Hindi

स्लेश पाइन

सागौन

In German

Schrägstrich Kiefer

Teak

In French

slash pine

Teak

In Spanish

pino slash

Teak

In Greek

κάθετο πεύκης

Teak

In Portuguese

pinho barra

Teak

In Polish

sosny ukośnik

Teak

In Latin

VULNUS pinus

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Coniferophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Pinopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Pinales

Lamiales

Family

Pinaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Pinus

Tectona

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

1265

1 27800

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Properties of Slash Pine and Teak

Wondering what are the properties of Slash Pine and Teak? We provide you with everything About Slash Pine and Teak. Slash Pine doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Slash Pine does not have fragrant flowers. Slash Pine has allergic reactions like Asthma and Skin irritation and Teak has allergic reactions like Asthma 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 Slash Pine and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Slash Pine and Teak

Season and care of Slash Pine and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.

Slash Pine and Teak Physical Information

Slash Pine and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Teak are as follows:

Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Slash Pine and Teak

Care of Slash Pine and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.