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

 

 

  • 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
    Bee friendly
    Bird friendly
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6m (20t)
 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
  3m (10ft)
  

Useful extras...

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50

Vermin & Pest Control
Slug Pellets
Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
Only £6.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots. Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00

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