Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Juglans cinerea
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Anthropogenic, Floodplains, Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
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, Do Not over Water, Requires regular 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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Squirrels
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Gastric, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
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
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Dysentry, Intestinal irritations, Small pox, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Herbicide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
JUGLANS cinerea
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Butternut
In Hindi
सागौन
Butternut Tree
In German
Teak
Butternut Baum
In French
Teak
noyer cendré
In Spanish
Teak
árbol de nogal
In Greek
Teak
Butternut Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Teak
Árvore Butternut
In Polish
Teak
butternut Drzewo
In Latin
Teak
Butternut ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Juglandales
Family
Verbenaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Butternut Tree
Season and care of Teak and Butternut Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Butternut Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Butternut Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Butternut Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Butternut Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Butternut Tree Physical Information
Teak and Butternut Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Butternut Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Butternut Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Butternut Tree flower color: Yellow green
- Butternut Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Teak and Butternut Tree
Care of Teak and Butternut Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Butternut Tree pruning is done 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 Butternut Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.