Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China, Japan
Types
Aralia spinosa
Diospyros kaki
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Damp forests, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange
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, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune central stem
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Diarrhea, Increase fiber amount, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
DIOSPYROS kaki 'Fuyu'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Asian Persimmon, Fuyu Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Kaki
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Kaki
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Plaqueminier
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Diospyros kaki
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Kaki
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Kaki
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Hurma wschodnia
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Kaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Kaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Kaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Kaki height is 550.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki 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
Kaki flower color: Light Yellow
- Kaki leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Kaki include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Kaki pruning is done Prune central stem. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.