Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Prunus americana
Aralia spinosa
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
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
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
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
Green, Yellow green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Wild Plum
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
wild Plum
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
wild Plum
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
Diabelski laska
In Latin
Wild Plum
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rosaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Aralioideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Devil's Walking Stick height is 300.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum 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 Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Wild Plum and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum 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.