Teak

Black Birch

About Teak and Black Birch

Teak

Black Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia

Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States

Types

Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak

Yellow Birch, Paper Birch, River Birch

Number of Varieties

540

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Habitat

Hillside, tropical environments

Hills, Moist Soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-9

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

2,740.00 cm2,133.60 cm

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm762.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

Yellow, Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Tan, Sandy Brown

Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Tan

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water daily during growing season

Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

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

Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Pests and diseases free

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Pollution, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

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

Ants, Aphids, Birds

Allergy

Eye irritation, Red eyes

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling

Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Boils, bowel syndrome, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Heart problems, Kidney Stones, Osteoarthritis, Skin Disorders, Urinary tract problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Root bark

Bark, Leaves, Sap

Other Uses

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

Medicinal oil, Used as essential oil

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

TECTONA grandis

BETULA nigra 'Studetec'

Common Name

East Indian Oak, Teak

Black Birch, River Birch, Tecumseh Compact River Birch

In Hindi

सागौन

काले बर्च वृक्ष

In German

Teak

Schwarze Birke

In French

Teak

Noir Bouleau

In Spanish

Teak

Negro del árbol de abedul

In Greek

Teak

Μαύρο Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Teak

Bétula Preto

In Polish

Teak

Czarny Brzoza

In Latin

Teak

Niger Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Fagales

Family

Verbenaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Tectona

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

540

1 27800

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Properties of Teak and Black Birch

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

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Season and Care of Teak and Black Birch

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

Teak and Black Birch Physical Information

Teak and Black Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Birch height is 2,133.60 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Black Birch are as follows:

Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Birch flower color: Yellow and Brown
Black Birch leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Teak and Black Birch

Care of Teak and Black Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Black Birch pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.