Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring
Tolerances
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
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Plant Tolerance
-
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Insects
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In French
Teak
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Teak
aliso rojo
In Greek
Teak
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Teak
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Teak
czerwony olcha
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Red Alder
Season and care of Teak and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Red Alder season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Red Alder Physical Information
Teak and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Red Alder are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Teak and Red Alder
Care of Teak and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.