Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Water elm
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Floodplains, Hillside, stream banks, Swamps, Upland
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Yellow
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bark beetles, Beetles, Borers, Mites, Moth, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Food for birds, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Astringent
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem, Tree trunks, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in biomass, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ULMUS americana
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
American Elm
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
अमेरिकी एल्म
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
amerikanische Ulme
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
orme d'Amérique
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
olmo americano
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
American Elm
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
olmo americano
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Amerykański wiązu
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Latin ulmo
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ulmaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Elm and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Elm and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Elm and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elm is Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elm is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elm and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Elm and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Elm and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Care of Elm and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Elm and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elm pruning is done Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove hanging branches and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Elm needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devil's Walking Stick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.