Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Orange, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Lime Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Irregular
Plant Season
-
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Plant Tolerance
-
Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
In Hindi
सागौन
ट्यूलिप पेड़
In German
Teak
Tulpenbaum
In Spanish
Teak
árbol de tulipán
In Greek
Teak
δέντρο τουλίπα
In Portuguese
Teak
árvore de tulipa
In Polish
Teak
tulipanowiec
In Latin
Teak
Tulipa arbore
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Magnoliales
Family
Verbenaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Tectona
Liriodendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Teak and Tulip Tree
Season and care of Teak and Tulip Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Tulip Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Tulip Tree season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Tulip Tree Physical Information
Teak and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Tulip Tree are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
- Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Teak and Tulip Tree
Care of Teak and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.