Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
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
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
सागौन
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Teak
Osage Orange
In French
Teak
Osage orange
In Spanish
Teak
Osage naranja
In Greek
Teak
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Teak
Osage laranja
In Polish
Teak
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Teak
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Teak and Osage Orange
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Osage Orange? We provide you with everything About Teak and Osage Orange. Teak doesn't have thorns and Osage Orange doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Osage Orange
Season and care of Teak and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Osage Orange season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Osage Orange Physical Information
Teak and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Osage Orange are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Osage Orange
Care of Teak and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.