About Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel
Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Wet lands
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Ivory
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Orange, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires standing water
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Sap
Flowers
Other Uses
Used to make a black varnish for use in woodworking
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Wildflower
Botanical Name
TOXICODENDRON vernix
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Poison Dogwood, Poison Elderberry, Poison Sumac, Swamp Sumac
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
toxicodendron vernix
Fuller's Teasel
In German
toxicodendron vernix
Fullers Karde
In French
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
vérnix TOXICODENDRON
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Toxicodendron vernix
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
TOXICODENDRON vernix
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
toxicodendron vernix
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Natrum vernix
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Dipsacales
Family
Anacardiaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Toxicodendron
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel. Poison Sumac doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Poison Sumac does not have fragrant flowers. Poison Sumac has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and Skin irritation and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Irritate the mucus membrane, Rash and 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 Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Poison Sumac season is Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Poison Sumac is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Poison Sumac is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Poison Sumac height is 240.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Poison Sumac flower color: Yellow green
Poison Sumac leaf color: Green, Orange and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Poison Sumac and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Poison Sumac pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Poison Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.