Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
California
Types
Aralia spinosa
Heteromeles arbutifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Foot Hills, low mountains, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
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
Red, Orange Red
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
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Elliptic
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Does not require water in summer, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Solid Fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Bacterial Diseases, Root Pathogen
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
Acidic
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Body Ache, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Decoration Purposes, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
HETEROMELES arbutifolia
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Christmas Berry, California Holly
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Toyon
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Toyon
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Toyon
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Toyon
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Toyon
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Toyon
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Toyon
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Toyon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aralioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Toyon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Toyon is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Toyon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Toyon height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon 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
Toyon flower color: White
- Toyon leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Toyon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Toyon pruning is done . In summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Toyon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.