Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern India
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Kaghzi Mirzapuri, Kaghzi Gonda, Kagzi Etawah and Kagzi Banarasi
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Tropical Climate, Tropical regions, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Oval
Trident shaped
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Needs good drainage, Reduce water once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General purpose fertilizer with an NPK ratio 3-1-2
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, fungus
Plant Tolerance
-
Full Sun, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Ants, Birds, Leafminer, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Dizziness, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Aegle marmelos
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Bael , Bengal Quince, Wood apple
In Hindi
सागौन
बिल्व, बेल, बेलपत्थर,
In German
Teak
Bengalische Quitte, Madjobaum
In French
Teak
fruit de Beli, Coing du Bengale, Bilva
In Spanish
Teak
membrillo de Bengala, Bilva
In Greek
Teak
Βεγγάλης Κυδώνι
In Portuguese
Teak
Fruta de Bael
In Polish
Teak
Kleiszcze smakowite
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Bael
Season and care of Teak and Bael is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Bael Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Bael season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Bael is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Bael is Neutral.
Teak and Bael Physical Information
Teak and Bael physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bael height is 1,000.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Bael are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Bael flower color: White and Yellow green
- Bael leaf color: Green and Ivory
Care of Teak and Bael
Care of Teak and Bael include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Bael pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bael needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.