Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
India, Nepal, China
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Betula utilis
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Mountains
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oval
Cordiform
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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
Average
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Honey fungus, Leaves with brown tip, Phytophthora Root Rot, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry Conditions, waterlogging, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
anti-cancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in construction, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
BETULA utilis
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Himalayan Birch
In Hindi
सागौन
हिमालय सन्टी
In German
Teak
Himalaya-Birke
In French
Teak
bouleau de l'Himalaya
In Spanish
Teak
abedul del Himalaya
In Greek
Teak
Himalayan σημύδας
In Portuguese
Teak
bétula Himalaia
In Polish
Teak
Himalayan brzoza
In Latin
Teak
Birch Himalayan
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Teak and Himalayan Birch
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Himalayan Birch? We provide you with everything About Teak and Himalayan Birch. Teak doesn't have thorns and Himalayan Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Himalayan Birch has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Teak and Himalayan Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Himalayan Birch
Season and care of Teak and Himalayan Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Himalayan Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Himalayan Birch season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Himalayan Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Himalayan Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Himalayan Birch Physical Information
Teak and Himalayan Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Himalayan Birch height is 1,220.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Himalayan Birch are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Himalayan Birch flower color: Tan and Brown
- Himalayan Birch leaf color: Yellow green
Care of Teak and Himalayan Birch
Care of Teak and Himalayan Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Himalayan Birch 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 Himalayan Birch needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.