Abstract: For forty years,the systematic study of teak(Tectona grandis)had been conducted in China,and the research on seed orchard,introduction,seeding raising,propagation,silviculture and genetic improvement for teak was fruitful and successful.In the paper,a overview of teak research during recent years on introduction and domestication,culture regionalization,seed treatment,seeding raising and seeding store,silviculture in China was summarized.The developmental prospect and research direction of teak in China were presented,which refered to further research on stand structure and function,resistance mechanism,cutting technique,wood properties and utilization percent,etc.