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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
£37.50 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Architectural interest
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - birds, bees and other insects. Remove unwanted suckers -
Pests & Diseases
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Place of origin
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DeciduousLarge, 2-pinnate leaves to 1.5m (5ft) long with 80 or more leaflets, dark green above and glaucous beneath
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White
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Panicles
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Bipinnate
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Ovate
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Height
6m (20t) -
Spread
3m (10ft)
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Tall Shrub
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TreeUpright, 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
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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
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Broadly conical
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Bee friendly
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Bird friendly
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Mature Size6m (20t)
3m (10ft)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderSuitable for the back of a large borderWoodland gardenWoodland margin
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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.
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilHumus-rich
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Shelter from strong winds to prevent leaf damage
Partial shade
