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Aralia spinosa

Devel's Walking Stick, Hercules-Club

Tree Characteristics

Leaves:

Deciduous

Height:

3 - 6m

Width:

2 - 5m

Growth Rate:

Fast

Tree Tolerances

Plant Hardiness Zone:

4, 5, 6

Shade Tolerance:

Full Sun Part Shade

pH Tolerance:

Tolerant of acid to alkaline soil (5.0 to 8.0)

Drought Tolerance:

High

Flooding Tolerance:

Moderate

Salt Spray Tolerance:

Unknown

Soil Salt Tolerance:

Unknown

Planting site and Native Range

Planting Site:

Highway, Residential, Wide Median, Restricted Urban Site

Native to Ontario:

No

Native to North America:

Yes

Insects and Diseases

No serious or common issues in the urban environment.

Management Notes

  • Large sharp thorns grow on stems and branches
  • Can be trained into single or multi-stemmed tree