Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China
Types
Aralia spinosa
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Farmland, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Leatherleaf Viburnum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.