Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Europe, Western Asia
Types
Aralia spinosa
common pear
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Humid climates, moist forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Dark Red, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Digestive Problems, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Cottage Garden
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Astringent, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used as firewood, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
PYRUS communis 'Seckel'
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Dessert Pear, Pear, Seckel Pear
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Seckel Pear
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Kultur-Birne
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Poirier commun
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
peral europeo, peral común
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Seckel Pear
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Seckel Pear
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Grusza pospolita
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Seckel Pear
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Seckel Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Seckel Pear is Loam while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Seckel Pear is Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Seckel Pear height is 370.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear 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
Seckel Pear flower color: White
- Seckel Pear leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Seckel Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Seckel Pear 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 Seckel Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.