Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
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Types
Aralia spinosa
Ilex x 'Nellie R. Stevens'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
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
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
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
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Nellie Stevens Holly
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Nellie Stevens Holly
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Nellie Stevens Holly
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Nellie Stevens Holly
Order
Apiales
Aquifoliales
Family
Araliaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly 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
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
- Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Nellie Stevens Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.