Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China, Korea
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Ilex cornuta, Ilex x meserveae
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
subtropical regions, Temperate Regions, Terrestrial
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Red
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblong
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Tolerances
Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Carminative, Febrifuge, Tonic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Whole plant
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ILEX cornuta
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Chinese Holly, Horned Holly
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Chinese Holly
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Chinesische Stechpalme
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Chinese Holly
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Chinese Holly
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Chinese Holly
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Chinese Holly
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Chinese Holly
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Chinese Holly
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Apiales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinese Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinese Holly is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Chinese Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Chinese Holly height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Chinese Holly flower color: White
Chinese Holly leaf color: Dark 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 Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Chinese Holly and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinese Holly pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chinese Holly 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.