Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lowland evergreen rainforest
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Coral
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ALNUS rubra
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
red alder
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
rot-Erle
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
aulne rouge
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
aliso rojo
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
amieiro vermelho
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
czerwony olcha
Diabelski laska
In Latin
red alnus
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Aralioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Alder season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Alder is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
Red Alder 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 Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Red Alder and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Alder pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Alder 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.