Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Crimson, Orange Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Lobed
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
बोतल ट्री
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Flaschenbaum
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Bouteille Arbre
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Árbol de la botella
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Bottle Tree
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Butelka Drzewo
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Utrem ligno
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Araliaceae
Genus
brachychiton
Aralia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bottle Tree season is Spring and Summer and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
Bottle Tree leaf color:
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Bottle Tree and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bottle Tree 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.