Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Japanese Evergreen Oak, Sawthorn Oak, Oriental White Oak
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Red, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sandy Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Orange, Brown, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, High amounts of nutrients, organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Hay fever, Itchy eyes, Runny nose, sneezing, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Antiaphonic, Antiasthamatic, Astringent, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Dysentry, Emetic, Febrifuge, Haemorrhages, Indigestion, Opthalmic, Salve, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Inner Bark, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Tannin, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used as insect repellent, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
QUERCUS velutina
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Black Oak
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Black Oak Tree
In German
Devil's Backbone
Schwarz Oak Tree
In French
Backbone du Diable
Noir Oak Tree
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Negro del árbol de roble
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Black Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Carvalho Preto
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
Czarny Dąb
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Niger quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Cherokee
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Black Oak
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Black Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Black Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Black Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Black Oak Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Black Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Black Oak height is 2,438.40 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Black Oak are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Black Oak flower color: Red, Light Yellow and Yellow green
- Black Oak leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Devils Backbone and Black Oak
Care of Devils Backbone and Black Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Oak pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.