Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Central Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Aralia spinosa
White oak, Bluff oak, Muller oak
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Clay soil areas, Dry areas, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
broad, flat
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Chronic fatigue, Cramps, Diarrhea, Dysentry, gallstones, Haemorrhages, Menstrual Cramps
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as firewood, used for making charcoal
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
QUERCUS leucotrichophora
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Banj Oak, Blackjack Oak, Himalayan Oak
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Blackjack Oak Tree
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Blackjack Oak Tree
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Blackjack Carvalho
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Blackjack Oak Tree
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Blackjack quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blackjack Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blackjack Oak is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blackjack Oak is Acidic.
Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blackjack Oak height is 2,286.00 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak 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
Blackjack Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blackjack Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Gray
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blackjack Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blackjack Oak 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 Blackjack Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.