Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Western Europe
Types
Aralia spinosa
Pyrus amygdaliformis, Pyrus armeniacifolia, Pyrus bourgaeana
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, 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 Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
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
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Medium
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Itchiness, Mouth itching, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Analgesic, Diuretic, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Stomach pain, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as a dye, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PYRUS 'Bosc'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Bosc Pear, Pear
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Bosc Pear Tree
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Bosc Pear Tree
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Bosc Pear Tree
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Bosc Pear Tree
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Bosc Pear Tree
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Bosc Pear Tree
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Bosc Pear Tree
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Orbis Bosc ligno
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 Bosc Pear
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bosc Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bosc Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bosc Pear is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bosc Pear height is 101.60 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear 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
Bosc Pear flower color:
- Bosc Pear leaf color:
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Bosc Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bosc Pear pruning is done 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 Bosc Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.