Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, California
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Quercus lobata
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
Semi desert, Subtropical climates
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 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
Spreading
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Red, Yellow green
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sienna, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green, Gold
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used by tanners in tanning leather, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used in construction
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
QUERCUS lobata
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
California Swamp Oak, California White Oak, Roble Oak, Valley Oak
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
घाटी ओक
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Tal Eiche
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
Oak Valley
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
valle del roble
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Valley Oak
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
vale Oak
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Dolina Oak
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Oak vallis
Virgam diaboli
Family
Fagaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Valley Oak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Valley Oak is Clay, Loam and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Valley Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Valley Oak height is 1,650.00 cm and width 1,680.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Valley Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
Valley Oak 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 Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Valley Oak and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Valley Oak pruning is done Don't prune in winter, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove deadheads and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Valley 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.