Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Western United States, California
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Magenta
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gold, Sienna, Rose
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
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, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
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
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Root rot, Verticillium Wilt
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland, Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seedpod, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Added to salads, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to weave baskets
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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS occidentalis
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
California Redbud, Western Redbud
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
Western Redbud
Fuller's Teasel
In German
West Redbud
Fullers Karde
In French
Redbud Western
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Redbud Occidental
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Δυτική κουτσουπιά
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Redbud ocidental
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Zachodnia Redbud
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Western Cercis
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Cercideae
Not Available
Subfamily
Caesalpinioideae
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel. Western Redbud doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Western Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Western Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. 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 Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Western Redbud season is Spring and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Western Redbud is Clay, Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Western Redbud is Acidic, Neutral and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Western Redbud height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Western Redbud flower color: Magenta
Western Redbud leaf color: Bronze
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Western Redbud and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Western Redbud 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 Western Redbud 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.