Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Herbs, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia, South America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Adams Elderberry, Black Beauty Elderberry, Black Lace Elderberry, Johns Elderberry, Nova Elderberry
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Farms, Homesteads, Near organic waste disposal
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Purple, Red
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
Yellow green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Canker, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Stem spot, Tomato Ringspot Virus
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
constipation, Fever, Heart problems, High cholestrol, HIV/AIDS, Nerve pain, swine flu
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
-
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Sambucus nigra
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Elderberry
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Elderberry
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Holunderbeere
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Sureau
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Saúco
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Elderberry
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Sabugueiro
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Bez czarny
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Elderberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Adoxaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Elderberry is Loamy, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Elderberry is Slightly Acidic.
Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Elderberry height is 9.00 cm and width 8.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry 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
Elderberry flower color: White
- Elderberry leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Elderberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Elderberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune ocassionally and Remove deadheads. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Elderberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.