Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Bergmann's Elm, Chestnut-leafed Elm, Hangzhou Elm
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Light Yellow
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Complete balanced fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Antispasmodic, Astringent, Birthing aid, Haemostatic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Fibre, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Container, String, Used for woodware, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
ULMUS americana 'Augustine'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
American Elm, Augustine Elm
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
American Elm Tree
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Amerikanische Ulme
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Américaine Elm Tree
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Olmo Americano Árbol
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
American Elm Tree
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Árvore de olmo americano
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Amerykańska Elm Tree
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Latin ulmo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ulmaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American Elm is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American Elm is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American Elm height is 3,900.00 cm and width 3,700.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm 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 Elm flower color: Green
- American Elm leaf color: Light Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and American Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American Elm pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.