Life Span
Annual, biennial or perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Tree
Origin
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Violet, Plum
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water deeply about once a week
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Poultice
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LAVATERA arborea
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Tree Mallow
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Tree Mallow
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Baum Mallow
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Arbre Mallow
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
árbol de la malva
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
δέντρο Μολόχα
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Mallow
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
drzewo Mallow
Diabelski laska
In Latin
ligno malvae
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Malvoideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tree Mallow season is Summer and Devil's Walking Stick season is Summer. The type of soil for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
Tree Mallow leaf color: 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 Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Tree Mallow and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tree Mallow 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.