Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Quercus nigra, Quercus laurifolia
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
-
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Oblong or Lanceolate
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Moth
Plant Tolerance
-
Pollution, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Digestive, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
QUERCUS laurifolia
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
In Portuguese
Teak
Quercus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Water Oak
Season and care of Teak and Water Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Water Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Water Oak season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Water Oak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and Water Oak Physical Information
Teak and Water Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Water Oak are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
- Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Care of Teak and Water Oak
Care of Teak and Water Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Water Oak 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 Water Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.