Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Africa, South-Eastern Asia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Subtropical forests, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Pale Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Brown, Light Yellow, Tan
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Purple Blotch, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Flies, pollinators
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
conjunctivitis, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Making cosmetics, Not Available
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Dysentry, Jaundice, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Inner Bark, Leaf Stalks
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Can be made into a herbal tea, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Terminalia arjuna
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Arjuna
In Hindi
सागौन
अर्जुन वृक्ष
In German
Teak
Terminalia arjuna
In French
Teak
Terminalia arjuna
In Spanish
Teak
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Portuguese
Teak
Migdałecznik arjuna
In Polish
Teak
Migdałecznik arjuna
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Verbenaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Teak and Arjuna Tree
Season and care of Teak and Arjuna Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Arjuna Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Arjuna Tree season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Arjuna Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Arjuna Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Arjuna Tree Physical Information
Teak and Arjuna Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Arjuna Tree height is 300.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Teak and Arjuna Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Arjuna Tree flower color: Pale Yellow and Yellow green
- Arjuna Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Arjuna Tree
Care of Teak and Arjuna Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Arjuna Tree pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, 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 Arjuna Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
