Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Tan, Sandy Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or obovate
Plant Season
Not Available
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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, 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Blackspot mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Yes
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Beetles, Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Miscarriage, Rash
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ULMUS rubra
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Slippery Elm
In Hindi
सागौन
Slippery Elm
In French
Teak
Slippery Elm
In Spanish
Teak
olmo resbaladizo
In Greek
Teak
Slippery Elm
In Portuguese
Teak
Slippery Elm
In Polish
Teak
Slippery Elm
In Latin
Teak
Lubricus Elm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Teak and Slippery Elm
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Slippery Elm? We provide you with everything About Teak and Slippery Elm. Teak doesn't have thorns and Slippery Elm doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Slippery Elm
Season and care of Teak and Slippery Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Slippery Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is Not Available and Slippery Elm season is Not Available. The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Slippery Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Slippery Elm is Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Slippery Elm Physical Information
Teak and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Teak and Slippery Elm are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
- Slippery Elm leaf color: Green
Care of Teak and Slippery Elm
Care of Teak and Slippery Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Slippery Elm 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 Slippery Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.