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Aralia spinosa

Family Araliaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 3 - 9 m (10 - 30 ft)
Spread 1.8 - 6 m (6 - 20 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Aralia spinosa (devil's walking stick) bears showy, white and fragrant blossoms during mid summer. This deciduous shrub is a thicket in form and has medium green and greyish aquamarine foliage that is showy, matte and coarse textured. The fruit produced by Aralia spinosa (devil's walking stick) is showy. The bark is showy and smooth in texture. Find a prominent place in your garden for this stunning deciduous shrub which has been designated a specimen.
Typical Uses Border, foundation and specimen.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Aralia spinosa . Aralia spinosa is tolerant of compacted soil and pollution.
Cautions Thorns or spines can be a problem with Aralia spinosa (devil's walking stick). Handle with care. Careful planning of its positioning in your garden will avoid injuries to children and pets. When planning your garden, take into consideration that Aralia spinosa (devil's walking stick) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. Where conditions are favourable, Aralia spinosa (devil's walking stick) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.