Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Texas
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Sophora secundiflora
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Arid Habitats, riparian zones
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Purple, Blue Violet
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
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, 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 Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Drought Tolerant
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Poisonous
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SOPHORA secundiflora
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Texas Mountain Laurel
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Texas Mountain Laurel
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Meskalbohne
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Calia secundiflora
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Texas Mountain Laurel
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Texas Mountain Laurel
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Texas Mountain Laurel
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Texas Mountain Laurel
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Texas Mountain Laurel season is Spring and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring. The type of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Texas Mountain Laurel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Texas Mountain Laurel height is 760.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Texas Mountain Laurel flower color: Purple and Blue Violet
Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Texas Mountain Laurel and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Texas Mountain Laurel 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 Texas Mountain Laurel 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.