Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Quercus coccinea
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
-
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Sienna
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval, Bristle-tipped
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring
Summer
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, Water during dry weather
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Leaf Blister, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Used as a thickening in stews, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
QUERCUS coccinea
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Scarlet Oak
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Scarlet Oak
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Scarlet Oak
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Scarlet Oak
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Scarlet roble
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Scarlet Oak
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Scarlet Oak
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Scarlet Oak
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Quercus coccinea
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scarlet Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Scarlet Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scarlet Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Scarlet Oak height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Scarlet Oak flower color:
Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Scarlet Oak and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scarlet Oak 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 Scarlet Oak 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.