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