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Devil's Walking Stick

Aralia Spinosa

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Overview

Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree, reaching up to 15-25 feet tall, with a 6-12 feet spread. Known for its menacing thorns, large bipinnate leaves, and airy clusters of white flowers that turn into purplish-black berries. Thrives in well-drained soils with partial to full sun. Offers dramatic texture and height, ideal as a focal point or natural screen. Hardy in Zones 4-9.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 4–11Climate Temperate
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Araliaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — white flowers in the garden; with a potential to tower up to 35 feet under optimal conditions
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — infusing landscapes with a touch of the wild and wonderful; reaching up to 15-25 feet tall
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — shrub with white blooms; which can span an astounding 2 to 4 feet in length
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — shrub for full or half; infusing landscapes with a touch of the wild and wonderful
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia spinosa) is a striking deciduous shrub or small tree; and airy clusters of, image 53
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — and airy clusters of white flowers that turn into purplish-black berries; shrub with white blooms, image 56
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — reaching up to 15-25 feet tall; fertile ground with adequate drainage and partial to full sun exposure, image 54
Devil's Walking Stick (Aralia Spinosa) — Known for its menacing thorns; umbrella-like clusters of small white flowers, image 55

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