Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Pink, Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
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
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritate the mucus membrane
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Condiment, Gum
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
SCHINUS molle
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Peppertree
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Peppertree
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Peppertree
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Peppertree
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
peppertree
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Peppertree
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Peppertree
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Peppertree
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Peppertree
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Peppertree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree 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
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
- Peppertree leaf color: Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.