Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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, Ivory
White, Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
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, Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Purple, Blue Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Leaf spot, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Woodland margins
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Alterative, Analgesic, Diaphoretic, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
Used as a potherb
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
ARALIA spinosa
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
American Angelica Tree, Devil's Walking Stick, Hercules' Club
In Hindi
Wilga
Devil's Walking Stick
In German
Pirol
Teufelsspazierstock
In French
loriot
Walking bâton du diable
In Spanish
oriol
Bastón del Diablo
In Greek
φλώρος
Περπάτημα Stick διαβόλου
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Vara andando de diabo
In Polish
Wilga
Diabelski laska
In Latin
oriole
Virgam diaboli
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick
Season and care of Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devil's Walking Stick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Devil's Walking Stick is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devil's Walking Stick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick Physical Information
Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 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 Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga 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 Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick
Care of Wilga and Devil's Walking Stick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Devil's Walking Stick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga 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.