Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Clump-Forming
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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 dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Pollen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Red Buckeye
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Red Buckeye
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Red Buckeye
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Red Buckeye
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: 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 Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Red Buckeye and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Buckeye 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.