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, Texas, Canada
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Quercus alba, Quercus garryana
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
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
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Shape
Oval
Spreading mass
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
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, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
White Oak
In German
Teak
weiße Eiche
In French
Teak
chêne blanc
In Spanish
Teak
roble blanco
In Portuguese
Teak
Carvalho branco
In Latin
Teak
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and White Oak
Season and care of Teak and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and White Oak season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Teak and White Oak Physical Information
Teak and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and White Oak are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Teak and White Oak
Care of Teak and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.