Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Madagascar
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Habitat
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
4-8
Sunset Zone
H2, 13, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Allergy
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Sap, Seeds
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Euphorbia tithymaloides
CARYA ovata
Common Name
Devil's Backbone
Shagbark Hickory
In Hindi
Devil's Backbone
Shagbark Hickory
In German
Devil's Backbone
Shagbark Hickory
In French
Backbone du Diable
Caryer ovale
In Spanish
El espinazo del diablo
Shagbark Hickory
In Greek
Devil's Backbone
Shagbark Hickory
In Portuguese
Espinha do Diabo
Shagbark Hickory
In Polish
Kręgosłup diabła
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
In Latin
Narum diaboli
Carya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Juglandales
Family
Crassulaceae
Juglandaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Euphorbieae
Juglandeae
Subfamily
Euphorbioideae
Juglandoideae
Properties of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory
Wondering what are the properties of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory? We provide you with everything About Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory. Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns and Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns. Also Devils Backbone does not have fragrant flowers. Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic and Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation and Toxic. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory
Season and care of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory is important to know. While considering everything about Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand and for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline and for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral.
Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information
Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
- Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Care of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory
Care of Devils Backbone and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.