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  • ARALIA spinosa
    ARALIA spinosa
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    ARALIA spinosa

    Commonly known as American angelica tree, Devil's walking stick, Hercules' club

    Vicious spines pretty much all over, deserving of the common name devil's walking stick
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    2 to 3 Litre   - Click to view photo
    Delivery Information
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    £37.50 each 
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC - Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
     
    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Architectural interest
    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects. Remove unwanted suckers
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids
    • Place of origin
      Eastern USA
    • Deciduous
      Large, 2-pinnate leaves to 1.5m (5ft) long with 80 or more leaflets, dark green above and glaucous beneath
    • White
    • Panicles
    • Border
      Suitable for the back of a large border
    • Woodland garden
      Woodland margin
    • Bipinnate
    • Ovate
    • Height
      6m (20t)
    • Spread
      3m (10ft)
    • Tall Shrub
    • Tree
      Upright, suckering tree or large shrub with stout, spiny stems. Produces umbels of flowers in conical, terminal panicles to 60cm (24in) long followed by black, spherical fruit
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Very hardy
      Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Humus-rich
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds to prevent leaf damage
    • Partial shade
    • Broadly conical
    • Bee friendly
    • Bird friendly
    • Mature Size
      6m (20t)
      tree - guide for size not form Average Person
        3m (10ft)
       
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    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
    A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
    0.9 kg
    £6.00
    Unavailable
    2.5 kg
    £13.00
    Unavailable
    4.5 kg
    £25.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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