Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Fertile bottom land, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Black
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
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Palmately Lobed
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
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Aphids, Earwigs, Insects, Mildew, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Eczema, Food Allergy, Hives
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin B, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Traditional medicine, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
RIBES nigrum
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Black Currant
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Black Currant
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Black Currant
In French
Walking bâton du diable
groseille noire
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
negro Grosella
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
μαύρη σταφίδα
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
groselha-preta
In Polish
Diabelski laska
czarna porzeczka
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
nigrum currants
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Grossulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Currant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Currant is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Currant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Currant height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant 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 Currant flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Currant leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Black Currant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Currant 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 Black Currant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.