teak is grown in mixed hardwood forests.
teak is grown in mixed hardwood forests.
teak is grown in which type of forest?
mixed hardwood forests
teak ("tectona grandis") is a tropical hardwood tree species placed in the flowering plant family lamiaceae. some forms of teak are known as burmese teak, central province teak (cp teak), as well as nagpur teak. "t. grandis" is a large, deciduous tree that occurs in mixed hardwood forests. it has small, fragrant white flowers arranged in dense clusters (panicles) at the end of the branches. these flowers contain both types of reproductive organs (perfect flowers). the large, papery leaves of teak trees are often hairy on the lower surface. teak wood has a leather-like smell when it is freshly milled and is particularly valued for its durability and water resistance. the wood is used for boat building, exterior construction, veneer, furniture, carving, turnings, and other small wood projects.
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given the proper conditions, teak can be grown without artificial fertilizers or irrigation; this is thought to give plantation teak the look and durability of old-growth teak from southeast asia. plantation teak is considered a renewable resource, as it is harvested and managed to produce a sustainable supply.









































plantation timber also offers the benefit of reduced shipping costs and emissions. since teak can be grown throughout the world's dry-tropical zones, plantations offer a geographically closer source of teak. the forest stewardship council has granted certification to a number of sustainable teak plantations in latin america.









































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