How to Grow and Care for Hercules' club

Hercules' club, also known as Prickly ash, Pepperbark, Tickle tongue

Hercules' club is a hardy and resilient species, generally considered easy to care for. It thrives best in well-draining soil and requires full sun to partial shade to flourish. Special care should be given to spacing, as hercules' club can grow quite large and may need room for its spiny branches. Regular watering is necessary, especially during dry spells, but the plant is drought-tolerant once established. Minimal pruning is required to maintain shape and remove any dead wood.

Watering schedule: Every 1-2 weeks

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Hercules' club

Toughness	High
Care Level	Low
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every 1-2 weeks
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7
Planting Time	Fall
Hardiness Zones	7-9

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Hercules' club is distinguished by its rounded crown and aromatic foliage. The tree features pinnately compound leaves that are typically dark green and glossy. Affixed to its branches are conspicuous knobby protuberances, giving it a distinctive, textured appearance. Its bark is gray and furrowed, adding to its unique tactile quality. The fruits of hercules' club are small, developing into reddish-brown capsules that split upon maturity. This species can reach heights of up to 50 feet (15 meters), with a spread that somewhat equals its height, forming a broad canopy.