Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
China
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Mahonia bealei, Mahonia japonica, Mahonia shenii
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dry areas, Open areas
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
Needs high amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Mulch, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Galls, Insects, Leaf spot, Rust, Scale, Whiteflies
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Heartburn, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Eye Problems, Intestinal irritations
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MAHONIA fortunei
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Mahonia
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Mahonia
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Mahonia
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Mahonia
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Mahonia
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Mahonia
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
mahonia
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Mahonia
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Mahonia
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Apiales
Family
Berberidaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mahonia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mahonia is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mahonia is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Mahonia height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Mahonia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Mahonia leaf color: Green and Dark 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 Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Mahonia and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mahonia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Mahonia 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.