Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
moist forests, Slopes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
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
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Bacterial leaf scorch, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
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Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Asthma, Runny nose, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
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
Antirheumatic, Cold, Cough, Emetic, gonorrhoea, Kidney problems, Pectoral, Swelling, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Leaves, Sap
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as preservative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ACER pensylvanicum
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Moosewood, striped maple, moose maple
In Hindi
सागौन
धारीदार मेपल
In German
Teak
gestreifte Ahorn
In French
Teak
érable rayé
In Spanish
Teak
arce rayado
In Greek
Teak
ριγέ σφενδάμου
In Portuguese
Teak
plátano listrada
In Polish
Teak
paski klonu
In Latin
Teak
alba acernis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Teak and Moosewood Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Moosewood Tree? We provide you with everything About Teak and Moosewood Tree. Teak doesn't have thorns and Moosewood Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Moosewood Tree 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 Moosewood Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Moosewood Tree
Season and care of Teak and Moosewood Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Moosewood Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Moosewood Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Moosewood Tree is Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Moosewood Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Moosewood Tree Physical Information
Teak and Moosewood Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Moosewood Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Moosewood Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Moosewood Tree flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Moosewood Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Teak and Moosewood Tree
Care of Teak and Moosewood Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Moosewood Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Moosewood Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.