Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
New Zealand
Types
Aralia spinosa
Metrosideros excelsa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Coastal Regions, hedge rows, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Red, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Requires regular watering
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
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Used as Christmas tree, Used for making hedges
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Astringent, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Application in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
METROSIDEROS excelsa
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
New Zealand Christmas Tree, Pohutukawa
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
pohutukawa
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
pohutukawa
In French
Walking bâton du diable
pohutukawa
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
pohutukawa
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
pohutukawa
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
pohutukawa
In Polish
Diabelski laska
pohutukawa
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
pohutukawa
Family
Araliaceae
Myrtaceae
Genus
Aralia
Metrosideros
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pohutukawa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pohutukawa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pohutukawa is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pohutukawa height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa 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
Pohutukawa flower color: Red and Crimson
- Pohutukawa leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green and Gray
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Pohutukawa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pohutukawa 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 Pohutukawa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.