Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Aralia spinosa
Eastern White Cedar, Northern White Cedar, Arborvitae
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dry areas, Lake Sides, riparian zones, Slopes, Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-7
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Thicket/Colonizing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Green, Ivory
Yellow, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brownish Red, 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
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Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Shape
bipinnate
Scale-like imbricate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs high amount of water
Drought Tolerant, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Citrus leaf miner, Drought, Edema, Gray mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Anaphylaxis, Hives, Itchy eyes, Red eyes, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Woodland margins
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
anti rheumatic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Bark, extracted oil, Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Used as a potherb
Medicinal oil, Used as firewood, Used in herbal medicines, Used in Homeopathy
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
ARALIA spinosa
THUJA occidentalis
Common Name
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
northern white cedar, swamp cedar, false white ceda
In Hindi
Devil's Walking Stick
Thuja occidentalis
In German
Teufelsspazierstock
Abendländischer Lebensbaum
In French
Walking bâton du diable
Thuya occidental
In Spanish
Bastón del Diablo
Tuya del Canadá
In Greek
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
Thuja occidentalis
In Portuguese
Vara andando de diabo
Thuja occidentalis
In Polish
Diabelski laska
Żywotnik_zachodni
In Latin
Virgam diaboli
Thuja occidentalis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Araliaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar
Season and care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Cedar is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Cedar is Acidic, Neutral.
Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar Physical Information
Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas White Cedar height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar 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 Cedar flower color: Yellow and Yellow Brown
- White Cedar leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar
Care of Devil's Walking Stick and White Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Cedar 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 Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.