Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Dappled Shade, open Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Weeping
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Pink, Rose
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Arrowhead
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Irritate the mucus membrane
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
-
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Condiment, Gum
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SCHINUS molle
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Peppertree
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Peppertree
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Peppertree
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Peppertree
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
peppertree
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Peppertree
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Peppertree
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Peppertree
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Peppertree
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Anacardiaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Anacardioideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peppertree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Peppertree is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peppertree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: 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 Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Peppertree and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Peppertree 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.