Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
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Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Willow Oak
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
सागौन
In German
Overcup Oak
Teak
In French
Overcup Oak
Teak
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
Teak
In Greek
Overcup Oak
Teak
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
Teak
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
Teak
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
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Season and Care of Willow Oak and Teak
Season and care of Willow Oak and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Teak season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Willow Oak and Teak Physical Information
Willow Oak and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Teak are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Willow Oak and Teak
Care of Willow Oak and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 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.