Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
-
Spring, 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In French
Teak
Jackfrucht
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Jackfruit
Season and care of Teak and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Jackfruit season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Jackfruit Physical Information
Teak and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Jackfruit are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Jackfruit
Care of Teak and Jackfruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.