Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Aralia spinosa
Tree
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
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
Red, Orange
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch
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
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Heart problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
CRATAEGUS phaenopyrum
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
Washington Hawthorn
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Washington Hawthorn
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Washington Hagedorn
In French
Walking bâton du diable
washington aubépine
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
espino Washington
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
washington hawthorn
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
washington espinheiro
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Washington głogu
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Washington alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Washington Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Washington Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Washington Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Washington Hawthorn height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn 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
Washington Hawthorn flower color: White
- Washington Hawthorn leaf color: Green and Purple
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and Washington Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Washington Hawthorn 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 Washington Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.