Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Europe, Asia
Europe, Southern Europe, Turkey, Northern Africa
Types
Not Available
Elegantissima boxwood, Latifolia Maculata boxwood
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Sandy areas, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Olive, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Sandy
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Do not water frequently
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
Loam, Sand
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
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mildew, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Caterpillar, Early/Late Blight, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blackheads, Good Cleanser, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Dermatitis, epilepsy, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used to make chess pieces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Wildflower
Bonsai, Edging, Espalier, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum
Buxus sempervirens
Common Name
Fuller's Teasel
English boxwood
In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel
European boxwood
In German
Fullers Karde
Gewöhnlicher Buchsbaum
In French
Cardère à foulon
Buis commun
In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller
boj común
In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
European boxwood
In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller
Buxo
In Polish
Fullera Oset
Bukszpan wieczniezielony
In Latin
Teasel Fullonis
European boxwood
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Dipsacaceae
Buxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Dipsacoideae
Not Available
Properties of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood
Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and English Boxwood doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood
Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and English Boxwood season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for English Boxwood is Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for English Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral.
Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood Physical Information
Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas English Boxwood height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood are as follows:
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
English Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
- English Boxwood leaf color: Green
Care of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood
Care of Fuller's Teasel and English Boxwood 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 English Boxwood pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut away fading foliage, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 English Boxwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.