Aralia elata - Devil's Walking Stick
Aralia elata - Devil's Walking Stick

Devil's Walking Stick

Aralia elata

Also called Japanese Angelica Tree

  • Large panicles of small white florets
  • Clusters of purple-black fruit are attractive to birds
  • Spiny unbranched stems are topped by umbrella-like canopies of huge, showy leaves
  • Tolerates drought and many urban pollutants
  • Bloom Time: July to August

ZONE:
5

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
4-5 m

SPREAD:
3-4 m

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


Devil's Walking Stick grows best in a moist, fertile, well-drained soil, however, will tolerate a wide range of soils. Plant in full sun to partial shade. It will spread somewhat rapidly by self-seeding and suckering to form thickets. Promptly remove root suckers to prevent unwanted naturalization.

Additional Notes about Devil's Walking Stick:


Invasive in some areas

THESE PLANTS ARE

suitable substitutions for Aralia elata