Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium
Needs high amount of water
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
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Birke
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Abedul
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Birch Tree
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
bétula
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Brzoza
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Caerulus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Carpinaceae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Birch and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Birch and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Birch and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Birch and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Birch and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.