Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Aralia spinosa
Red chokeberry, Purple chokeberry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Anthropogenic, Boggy areas, Cliffs, Fens, Swamps, Terrestrial, Wet lands, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purplish-black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
-
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
anti-cancer, Antioxidants, Cold
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Pectin
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
ARONIA melanocarpa
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Black Chokeberry
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Black Chokeberry Shrub
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Schwarz Aronia Strauch
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Noir Chokeberry Arbuste
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Chokeberry negro Arbusto
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Μαύρο Chokeberry θάμνων
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Chokeberry preto Arbusto
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Krzew aronii
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Lichen Frutex
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Chokeberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Chokeberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Chokeberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Chokeberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry 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
Black Chokeberry flower color:
- Black Chokeberry leaf color:
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Chokeberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Chokeberry pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove branches that rub together, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove diseased branches by the tool's blades dipped into the alcohol solution. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Chokeberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.