Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
-
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Honey Locust
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering 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, 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
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
सागौन
Black Locust Tree
In German
Teak
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Teak
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Teak
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Teak
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Teak
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Teak
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Teak
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Black Locust
Season and care of Teak and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Black Locust season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Black Locust Physical Information
Teak and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Teak and Black Locust are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Teak and Black Locust
Care of Teak and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.