Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mexico, Central America
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Hardwood forests, Lowland, Upland, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
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
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, Pollen, Rhinitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
-
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Repellent, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
FRAXINUS americana
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
White Ash
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
FRAXINUS americana
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Fraxinus americana
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Fraxinus americana
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Fraxinus americana
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Fraxinus americana
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Fraxinus americana
In Polish
Diabelski laska
jesion amerykański
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Fraxinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Ash is Neutral, Alkaline.
Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Ash height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash 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
White Ash flower color:
- White Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Ash 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 White Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.