Teak Tree is the name of a strong wooden tree, which is known as Teak in Hindi. This tree is famous for its wood, which is mainly used for making things like furniture. So, let’s know about the type of teak tree, where it is found, where it is found and its lifespan, etc.
Introduction
This teak is an evergreen tree, which is always green. This tree is known as Shak in Sanskrit language, which can generally reach an altitude of about 30 to 40 meters i.e. 90 to 120 feet. As the tree grows, it spreads from all sides to the branch and the summit.
The leaves of this tree are usually oval in shape with green color. These leaves are about 15 to 25 cm long and 10 to 20 cm wide. Its wood is very strong as well as light, for which it is very popular.
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Flowers & Fruits: –
The flowers of this tree usually start blooming from the month of July and by September the blooms are completely ready. These flowers bloom small in white color. Its fruits are usually circular in shape, which are found between the months of November and January. These fruits grow in a small branch.
Where is found: –
This teak is a native tree of mainly India, Burma and Thailand, which is also found in the Philippine Islands, Java and Malaya Peninsula. This tree is found in large quantities in some states of India like Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh (short border), Gujarat, Orissa, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh etc.
There are other trees similar to this
Lifetime of teak tree / lifespan
This teak tree is usually a very useful tree, which takes about 20 to 25 years to be prepared and then cut and used. But if this tree is left alone, it can live for about 45 to 60 years or even longer.
Species / Varieties
Nilambur teak
Adilabad teak
Dandeli teak
Godavari teak
Konni teak
Mysore teak
Balharshah teak
Nagpur teak
Konkan teak
Paratwada teak
Interesting Facts
Situated in Uttarayad province in Thailand, this teak is the oldest teak in the world, with an estimated age of around 1500 years.
It is mainly known for its wood.
Its flowers are small and beautiful in white color.
Its timbers are also used to make boats.
Care of Teak Tree
This teak tree usually grows from seeds, which, after preparing well, sow in light fertile soil.
After sowing its seeds, give them plenty of water so that the plants come out easily without spoiling on their time.
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If you do not want to plant seeds, you can go to the nearest nursery and buy teak plant, which will save you a lot of time.
After the plants are ready, plant them properly in a distance of about 1 meter.
While planting them, properly soil their roots so that the plant grows well.
While growing the plant slowly, keep watering it from time to time and also irrigate it once or twice.
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