Tabebuia

Teak

About Tabebuia and Teak

Tabebuia

Teak

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What is

Life Span

Annual and Perennial

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

South America, Brazil

Southeastern Asia

Types

Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

255

0 40000

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Habitat

Dry areas, Forest edges

Hillside, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-1210-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-8

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,220.00 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, Lemon yellow

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Sandy Brown

Tan, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Late Winter

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Wood

Flowers, Root bark

Other Uses

Wood is used for making furniture, 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, Street Trees, Tropical

Tabebuia

Teak

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Family

Bignoniaceae

Verbenaceae

Genus

Tabebuia

Tectona

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

675

1 27800

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Properties of Tabebuia and Teak

Wondering what are the properties of Tabebuia and Teak? We provide you with everything About Tabebuia and Teak. Tabebuia doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Tabebuia does not have fragrant flowers. Tabebuia 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 Tabebuia and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Tabebuia and Teak

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

Tabebuia and Teak Physical Information

Tabebuia and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 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 Tabebuia and Teak are as follows:

Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Tabebuia and Teak

Care of Tabebuia and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Tabebuia 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.