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