Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Korea
Types
Aralia spinosa
Castanea mollissima
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
चीनी अखरोट
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
chinesische Kastanie
In French
Walking bâton du diable
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Castaño chino
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
castanha chinesa
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Cassidinae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut 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
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.