Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Aralia spinosa
Maclura pomifera
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Grassland, Hillside, Humid climates, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11, 12, 13
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
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, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, 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, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Cancer, Tooth ache, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as an insecticide, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
MACLURA pomifera
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Bois d’arc, Hedge Apple, Osage Orange
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
ओसेज संतरे
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Osage Orange
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Osage orange
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Osage naranja
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Osage Πορτοκαλί
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Osage laranja
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Osage Pomarańczowy
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Aliquam Osage
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Osage Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Osage Orange is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Osage Orange is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Osage Orange height is 760.00 cm and width 1,219.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange 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
Osage Orange flower color: Yellow green
- Osage Orange leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Osage Orange include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Osage Orange 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 Osage Orange needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.