Teak

Care snapshot

A high-value timber tree grown commercially in suitable regions; growth depends strongly on rainfall, soil, and management.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season

Monsoon planting

Time to flowering or harvest

Timber rotation commonly spans 20–30 years or longer, depending on the system

Common pests

Teak defoliator, skeletonizer caterpillars

Common diseases

Leaf blight, root rot