Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
China
Types
Aralia spinosa
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-99
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark 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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Oval
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Bees
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
चाय ओलिव
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Tea Olive
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
té verde oliva
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Tea Olive
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive 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
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Tea Olive include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.