Origin
Southeastern Asia
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Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Plant Season
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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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, 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, Alkaline
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
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
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Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root 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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
RIBES x culverwellii
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Jostaberry
In Hindi
सागौन
Jostaberry
In German
Teak
Jostaberry
In Spanish
Teak
Jostaberry
In Portuguese
Teak
Jostaberry
In Polish
Teak
Jostaberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Lamiales
Saxifragales
Family
Verbenaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Jostaberry
Season and care of Teak and Jostaberry is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Jostaberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Jostaberry season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Jostaberry Physical Information
Teak and Jostaberry physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Jostaberry are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
- Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Jostaberry
Care of Teak and Jostaberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.