Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Enkianthus campanulatus
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Islands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Pink, Rose, Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor, Striped
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Light Green
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange, Orange Red
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water less during winter, Water more in summer
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ENKIANTHUS deflexus
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Enkianthus
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Enkianthus
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Enkianthus
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Enkianthus
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Enkianthus
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Enkianthus
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Enkianthus
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Enkianthus
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Enkianthus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Enkianthoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Enkianthus season is Spring and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Enkianthus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Enkianthus is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Enkianthus height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Enkianthus flower color: Light Pink, Rose and Ivory
Enkianthus leaf color: Green and Light Green
Devil's Walking Stick flower color: White, Green and Ivory
- Devil's Walking Stick leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Enkianthus and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Enkianthus pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Enkianthus needs Lots of watering 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.