Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Water elm
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblique base
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
allergic reaction, Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
ULMUS americana
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
American Elm
In Hindi
सागौन
अमेरिकी एल्म
In German
Teak
amerikanische Ulme
In French
Teak
orme d'Amérique
In Spanish
Teak
olmo americano
In Greek
Teak
American Elm
In Portuguese
Teak
olmo americano
In Polish
Teak
Amerykański wiązu
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Teak and Elm
Season and care of Teak and Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Elm Physical Information
Teak and Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Elm are as follows:
Care of Teak and Elm
Care of Teak and Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, 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 Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.