Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
fuji, jonathan apple
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Cold Regions, gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, 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
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oval Cordate
Plant Season
Not Available
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
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Prune central stem, Remove lateral branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Canker, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Ring Rot, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Peripheral Edema, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Acne, Alzheimer’s Disease, Anemia, constipation, Gastrointestinal disorders, Hair Loss, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Cosmetics, 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
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
MALUS domestica 'Northern Spy'
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Apple, Cider Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple, Northern Spy Apple
In Hindi
सागौन
Northern Spy Apple
In German
Teak
Northern Spy Apfel
In French
Teak
Northern Spy Pomme
In Spanish
Teak
Espía del Norte de Apple
In Greek
Teak
Βόρεια κατάσκοπος της Apple
In Portuguese
Teak
Northern Spy a Apple
In Polish
Teak
Northern Spy Jabłko
In Latin
Teak
Northern Spy Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Teak and Northern Spy Apple
Season and care of Teak and Northern Spy Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Northern Spy Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Northern Spy Apple season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Northern Spy Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Northern Spy Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Northern Spy Apple Physical Information
Teak and Northern Spy Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Northern Spy Apple height is 370.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Northern Spy Apple are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Northern Spy Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Northern Spy Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Northern Spy Apple
Care of Teak and Northern Spy Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Northern Spy Apple pruning is done Prune central stem and Remove lateral branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Spy Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.