Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western United States
Types
Aralia spinosa
Norway Spruce, White Spruce, Picea omorika
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Rocky areas, stream banks, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-8
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, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Green, Orange, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green, Steel Blue
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Needle like
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, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe 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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Hay fever, Pollen, Respiratory problems, Runny nose, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Inner Bark, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Paper pulp, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PICEA pungens
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Colorado blue spruce
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Blue Spruce Tree
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Blue Spruce Baum
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Blue Spruce Arbre
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Blue Spruce Árbol
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Blue Spruce Tree
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Árvore Spruce azul
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Blue Spruce Drzewo
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Blue abiegnis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Aralioideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Spruce is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Spruce height is 1,200.00 cm and width 900.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce 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
Blue Spruce flower color: Green, Orange and Purple
- Blue Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Blue Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Spruce pruning is done Prune in winter, Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.