Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Madagascar
Types
Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-13
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Moisturizing
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Antirheumatic
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Seeds
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Shade Trees
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYA ovata
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Shagbark Hickory
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Shagbark Hickory
Devil's Backbone
In German
Shagbark Hickory
Devil's Backbone
In French
Caryer ovale
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
Shagbark Hickory
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Shagbark Hickory
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Shagbark Hickory
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Carya
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Malpighiales
Family
Juglandaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Juglandeae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
Juglandoideae
Euphorbioideae
Properties of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone
Wondering what are the properties of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone? We provide you with everything About Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone. Shagbark Hickory doesn't have thorns and Devils Backbone doesn't have thorns. Also Shagbark Hickory does not have fragrant flowers. Shagbark Hickory has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching and Devils Backbone has allergic reactions like breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling and Throat itching. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Shagbark Hickory season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Shagbark Hickory is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone
Care of Shagbark Hickory and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Shagbark Hickory pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.