Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Aesculus glabra
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Orange, Tan
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
सागौन
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Teak
Ohio buckeye
In French
Teak
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
Teak
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Teak
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
Teak
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Teak
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Teak
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Teak and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Teak and Ohio Buckeye. Teak doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Teak and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Ohio Buckeye season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Teak and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Teak and Ohio Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.