Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
  
Tree
  
Origin
Europe, Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not Available
  
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
  
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
  
Moist Soils
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
  
3-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,220.00 cm
  
33
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Purple
  
Green, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Green, Tan
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
  
Early Spring, Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
  
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Wet Site
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Insignificant
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
  
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
  
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Wildflower
  
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
  
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
  
FRAXINUS nigra
  
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
  
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
  
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
  
Black Ash plant
  
In German
Fullers Karde
  
Black Ash Pflanze
  
In French
Cardère à foulon
  
plante Black Ash
  
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
  
planta de negro de Ceniza
  
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
  
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
  
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
  
planta Black Ash
  
In Polish
Fullera Oset
  
Black Ash roślin
  
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
  
Black ash herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Dipsacales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Dipsacaceae
  
Oleaceae
  
Genus
Dipsacus
  
Fraxinus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Oleeae
  
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Black Ash 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 Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.