Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
सागौन
Chokecherry
In German
Teak
Chokecherry
In French
Teak
Chokecherry
In Spanish
Teak
Chokecherry
In Greek
Teak
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
Teak
Chokecherry
In Polish
Teak
Chokecherry
In Latin
Teak
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Teak and Chokecherry
Season and care of Teak and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Chokecherry season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Chokecherry Physical Information
Teak and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Chokecherry are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Teak and Chokecherry
Care of Teak and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.