Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southwestern United States, Texas, Mexico, Central America
Types
Aralia spinosa
Arbutus xalapensis
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
limestone outcrops, Open Plains
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do not water frequently
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
-
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Edible, Feature Plant
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
ARBUTUS xalapensis
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Lady's Leg, Manzanita, Texas Madrone
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Texas Madrone
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Texas Madrone
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Texas Madrone
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Arbutus xalapensis
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Texas Madrone
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Texas Madrone
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Texas Madrone
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Texas Madrone
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Texas Madrone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Texas Madrone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Texas Madrone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Texas Madrone height is 640.00 cm and width 795.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone 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
Texas Madrone flower color: White and Ivory
- Texas Madrone leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Olive
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Texas Madrone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Texas Madrone pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Texas Madrone needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.