Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southeastern United States
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
6-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Olive
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Long, Alternate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Dogs
Allergy
Skin irritation
Hypertonia, Nausea, Spasms, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification, Borders
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Antibacterial, Appetizer, Expectorant, Homeopathy
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used as essential oil, Used in flavouring curries, teas, Used to sweeten the breath
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
ILLICIUM parviflorum
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Chinese Star Anise, Badiam
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
चक्र फूल
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Sternanis
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Anis étoilé
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Anís estrellado
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Γλυκάνισο
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Star Anise
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Anyż
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Star Anise
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Illiciaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Illicioideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Star Anise season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Star Anise is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Star Anise is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Star Anise height is 180.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise 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
Star Anise flower color: Yellow green
- Star Anise leaf color: Olive
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Star Anise include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Star Anise 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 Star Anise needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.