Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
English boxwood
In Hindi
सागौन
European boxwood
In German
Teak
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Teak
Buis commun
In Spanish
Teak
boj común
In Greek
Teak
European boxwood
In Polish
Teak
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Teak
European boxwood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Teak and English Boxwood
Season and care of Teak and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and English Boxwood season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and English Boxwood Physical Information
Teak and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and English Boxwood are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and English Boxwood
Care of Teak and English Boxwood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.