Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Australia
Types
Aralia spinosa
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
open forests
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
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
-
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Silver Wattle
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Silver Wattle
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
acacia amarilla
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle 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
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.