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About Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Fuller's Teasel


What is

Life Span
Biennial   
Perennial   

Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs   
Tree   

Origin
Europe, Asia   
China   

Types
Not Available   
Not Available   

Habitat
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
8 - 5   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
21,22   
Not Available   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
150.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
30.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Purple   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

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   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Average   

Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

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, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Clay, Loam   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Average   

Sun Exposure
Full Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning   
Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free   
Red blotch, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
No   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Coarse   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
Yes   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds   
Birds   

Allergy
Skin irritation   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
No   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers   
Bark, Root   

Other Uses
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant   
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
No   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Wildflower   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
DIPSACUS fullonum   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Fuller's Teasel   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
Fuller's Teasel   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Fullers Karde   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
Cardère à foulon   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Cardo de Fuller   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Carda de Fuller   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
Fullera Oset   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Teasel Fullonis   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Anthophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Dipsacales   
Sapindales   

Family
Dipsacaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Dipsacus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Dipsacoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
16   
99+
Not Available   

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Properties of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven. Fuller's Teasel has thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Fuller's Teasel does not have fragrant flowers. Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Skin irritation and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fuller's Teasel season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Fuller's Teasel and Tree-of-Heaven 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 Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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