Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
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
Ashford Oak, Chase Creek Red Oak, Shera-Blair Red Oak
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Sandy areas, Upland, Wooded slopes, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
3-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Red, Brown, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Do Not over Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Don't fertilize within a year of planting
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Borers, Caterpillars, Galls, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
QUERCUS rubra
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Northern Red Oak
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
उत्तरी लाल ओक
In German
Devil's Backbone
Roteiche
In French
Backbone du Diable
chêne rouge
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
el roble rojo del norte
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
βόρειο κόκκινο δρυς
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
carvalho vermelho do norte
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
dąb czerwony
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Quercus rubra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Fagales
Family
Crassulaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
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Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Northern Red Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Northern Red Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Northern Red Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Northern Red Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Northern Red Oak flower color: Yellow green
- Northern Red Oak leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak
Care of Devils Backbone and Northern Red Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Northern Red Oak pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Northern Red Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.