Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southeastern Asia
Types
Acacia salicina, Acacia stenophylla
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Tropical Forests
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
-
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
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
ACACIA salicina
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
willow acacia
सागौन
In German
Weiden Akazie
Teak
In French
saule acacia
Teak
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Teak
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
Teak
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Teak
In Polish
wierzba akacji
Teak
In Latin
lignis salices
Teak
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Willow Acacia and Teak
Wondering what are the properties of Willow Acacia and Teak? We provide you with everything About Willow Acacia and Teak. Willow Acacia doesn't have thorns and Teak doesn't have thorns. Also Willow Acacia does not have fragrant flowers. Willow Acacia has allergic reactions like and Teak has allergic reactions like . 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 Willow Acacia and Teak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Teak
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is and Teak season is . The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Acacia and Teak Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Teak are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Teak
Care of Willow Acacia and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia 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 Willow Acacia 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.