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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

Deciduous
Large, 2-pinnate leaves to 1.5m (5ft) long with 80 or more leaflets, dark green above and glaucous beneath
White
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
Very hardy
Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds to prevent leaf damage
Partial shade

ARALIA spinosa

£37.50 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall

Ready in 3 - 5 days

Normally 3 - 5 days

2 to 3 Litre

Click to see photo

Details
Description
Mature Size
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Additional Features

	Architectural interest
	Good to know	Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects. Remove unwanted suckers
	Pests & Diseases	Aphids
	Place of origin	Eastern USA

Flower Shape

Panicles

Garden Location/Conditions

	Border	Suitable for the back of a large border
	Woodland garden	Woodland margin

Leaf form

Bipinnate

(see photos above)

Leaf shape

Ovate

(see photos above)

Pruning group

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.

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Soil Conditions

Fertile moist well-drained soil

Humus-rich

Tree Shape

Broadly conical

Wildlife