Life Span
Perennial
Annual
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
Eastern white spruce
Black Hills white spruce
Alberta white spruce
Alaska white spruce
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cold Regions, Rocky areas
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
Peach, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
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
Cylindrical
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
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Clay, 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
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Alpine, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PICEA pungens 'Fat Albert'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Fat Albert Spruce
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
फैट अल्बर्ट सजाना
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Fat Albert Spruce
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Fat Albert Spruce
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Fat Albert Spruce
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Fat Albert έλατο
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Fat Albert Spruce
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Fat Albert Świerk
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Fat Albert Spruce
Family
Araliaceae
Pinaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Subfamily
Aralioideae
Piceoideae Frankis
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fat Albert Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fat Albert Spruce is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fat Albert Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Fat Albert Spruce height is 300.00 cm and width 210.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert 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
Fat Albert Spruce flower color: Peach and Pink
- Fat Albert Spruce leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Steel Blue
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Fat Albert Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fat Albert Spruce 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 Fat Albert Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.