Teak

Arbutus

About Teak and Arbutus

Teak

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Types

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Number of Varieties

512

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Habitat

Hillside, tropical environments

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-157-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,740.00 cm460.00 cm

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm240.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Woodpeckers

Birds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Red eyes

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root bark

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TECTONA grandis

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

East Indian Oak, Teak

Arbutus

In Hindi

सागौन

सदाबहार

In German

Teak

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Teak

arbousier

In Spanish

Teak

Arbitus

In Greek

Teak

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

Teak

árbuto

In Polish

Teak

mącznik

In Latin

Teak

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Ericales

Family

Verbenaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Tectona

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Teak and Arbutus

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

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Season and Care of Teak and Arbutus

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

Teak and Arbutus Physical Information

Teak and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Arbutus are as follows:

Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Teak and Arbutus

Care of Teak and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.