Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
United States, California
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
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Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, 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
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Blue Oak
In Hindi
सागौन
Blue Oak Tree
In German
Teak
Blaue Eiche
In French
Teak
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
Teak
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
Teak
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Teak
Carvalho azul
In Polish
Teak
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Teak
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Blue Oak
Season and care of Teak and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Blue Oak season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Oak is .
Teak and Blue Oak Physical Information
Teak and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Blue Oak are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Teak and Blue Oak
Care of Teak and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Blue Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.