Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Autumn Flame, October Brilliance, Tiliford
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Forests, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Red, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Gold, Dark Red, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
Oval
Maple shaped
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
-
Wet Site, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes 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, Sand
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 dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
General garden fertilizer, No need to fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Bleeding canker, Decline, Fomes root rot, Ganoderma root rot, Laetiporus root rot, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Tar spot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
-
Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
breathing problems, Eczema, flushing of face, Hives, Low blood pressure, Oral cavity, Rapid Heartbeat, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
-
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ACER rubrum
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Northern Red Maple, Red Maple
In Hindi
सागौन
लाल मेपल के पेड़
In German
Teak
Red Maple Tree
In French
Teak
Red Maple Tree
In Spanish
Teak
Árbol de arce rojo
In Greek
Teak
Red Maple Tree
In Portuguese
Teak
Árvore de bordo vermelho
In Polish
Teak
Red Maple Tree
In Latin
Teak
Rubrum Maple ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Sapindales
Family
Verbenaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Red Maple Tree
Season and care of Teak and Red Maple Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Red Maple Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Red Maple Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Red Maple Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Maple Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Red Maple Tree Physical Information
Teak and Red Maple Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Red Maple Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Red Maple Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Red Maple Tree flower color: Red
- Red Maple Tree leaf color: Light Green
Care of Teak and Red Maple Tree
Care of Teak and Red Maple Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Red Maple Tree pruning is done 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 Maple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.