Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Northern America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Syringa
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Lilac
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
बकाइन
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Flieder
In French
Walking bâton du diable
lilas
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
lila
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
lilás
In Polish
Diabelski laska
liliowy
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
lilac
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs 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
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.