Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Caribbean, South America
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Fruit Bats
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Sugar Apple
In German
Teak
Zuckerapfel
In French
Teak
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
Teak
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Teak
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Polish
Teak
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Teak
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Verbenaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Properties of Teak and Sugar Apple
Wondering what are the properties of Teak and Sugar Apple? We provide you with everything About Teak and Sugar Apple. Teak doesn't have thorns and Sugar Apple doesn't have thorns. Also Teak does not have fragrant flowers. Teak has allergic reactions like Eye irritation and Red eyes and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Teak and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Teak and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Sugar Apple season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Teak and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Teak and Sugar Apple
Care of Teak and Sugar Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.