Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, Canada
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
constipation, Headache
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Lebensbaum
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Amérique Arborvitae
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Americana Arborvitae
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
αμερικανική Arborvitae
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Arborvitae americano
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Amerykański Tuja
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
American Arborvitae
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae are as follows:
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
- American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Arborvitae include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.