Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS padus
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Bird Cherry
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
सुंदार वृक्ष
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Vogel Kirschbaum
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Oiseau Cherry Tree
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Pájaro Cerezo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Bird Cherry Tree
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Czeremcha drzewa
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Ave Ave ligno
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Prunoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bird Cherry season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Bird Cherry and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bird Cherry 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.