Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Central Asia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Malus domestica
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Apple Tree
In Hindi
सागौन
सेब का वृक्ष
In Portuguese
Teak
Macieira
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Teak and Apple Tree
Season and care of Teak and Apple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Apple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Apple Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Apple Tree is Loamy while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Apple Tree is Neutral.
Teak and Apple Tree Physical Information
Teak and Apple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Apple Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Apple Tree flower color: White
- Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Teak and Apple Tree
Care of Teak and Apple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
