Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Tectona

Species:

Tectona grandis

USDA Symbol:

TEGR

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

4500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Mature teak trees can survive low-intensity fires due to thick bark; saplings are more vulnerable but can resprout from the base.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

prefers deep soils with good fertility

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–30 days

Notes:

Fresh seeds germinate best; soaking in water for 24-48 hours improves germination rates. Seeds may show irregular germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI