Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
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Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Forest margins, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Cold, Fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
Sambucus racemosa
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
In Hindi
सागौन
Red Elderberry
In German
Teak
Rote Holunder
In French
Teak
Red sureau
In Spanish
Teak
La baya del saúco roja
In Greek
Teak
κόκκινο Elderberry
In Portuguese
Teak
Red Elderberry
In Polish
Teak
Red Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Dipsacales
Family
Verbenaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Teak and Red Elderberry
Season and care of Teak and Red Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Red Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Red Elderberry season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Elderberry is Neutral.
Teak and Red Elderberry Physical Information
Teak and Red Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Red Elderberry are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
- Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Red Elderberry
Care of Teak and Red Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.