Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Asia
China, Korea
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Purple
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full 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
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Fullers Karde
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Cardère à foulon
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
Castaño chino
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Cassidinae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Chinese Chestnut doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Chinese 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 Chinese Chestnut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Fuller's Teasel and Chinese 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 Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.