Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southeastern United States
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Nitrate based fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Wildflower
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Sourwood
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Sourwood
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Sourwood
Fullers Karde
In French
Sourwood
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Sourwood
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Sourwood
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Sourwood
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Sourwood
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Dipsacales
Family
Ericaceae
Dipsacaceae
Genus
Oxydendrum
Dipsacus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel. Sourwood doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Sourwood does not have fragrant flowers. Sourwood has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Sourwood and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.