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How to Grow and Care for Devil's walking stick

Devil's walking stick, also known as Hercules's club, Prickly ash, Angelica-tree, Prickly elder, Shot bush

Devil's walking stick is known for its resilience and adaptability, which makes it relatively easy to care for. Key care requirements include ensuring it has well-draining soil and exposure to full sun or partial shade. Special care points involve managing its rapid growth and potential invasiveness by pruning and controlling its spread. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.

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Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

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Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Devil's walking stick

ToughnessHigh
Care LevelLow
Care DifficultyEasy
LifespanPerennial
Watering ScheduleEvery 1-2 weeks
Sunlight RequirementsPartial sun
Soil TypeGarden Soil
Soil pH6-7.5
Planting TimeFall
Hardiness Zones
4-9
ToxicityToxic to Human & Pets
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Devil's walking stick is a deciduous shrub that can grow into a small tree, reaching heights of 10-15 feet (3-4.5 meters) and occasionally up to 35 feet (10.7 meters). It features large, compound leaves that are reportedly the largest in North America, and these are supported on stems and branches with stout, sharp spines. The plant has an upright growth habit with mostly unbranched, club-like branches adorned with pronounced leaf scars. The canopy presents an umbrella-like appearance, with the branches spreading at nearly right angles to support the massive foliage.
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