Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Deciduous forests, Forest margins
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost, General purpose liquid or granular fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Chestnut Blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Skin irritation
conjunctivitis, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Arthritis, Cough, Sore throat, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CASTANEA dentata
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
American Chestnut
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
अमेरिकी शाहबलूत
In German
Fullers Karde
Amerikanische Kastanie
In French
Cardère à foulon
Châtaignier d'Amérique
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Castanea dentata
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
american καστανιάς
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
castanea americana
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Kasztan amerykański
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
English castaneis
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and American Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and American Chestnut has allergic reactions like Skin irritation. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and American Chestnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for American Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas American Chestnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 2,130.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
American Chestnut flower color: Gold, Light Green, Light Yellow and White
- American Chestnut leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut
Care of Fuller's Teasel and American Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning and American Chestnut pruning is done Cut back all stems to the same height, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Chestnut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.