10 Seeds Aralia spinosa Devil's Walking Stick Native Ornamental Tree

Aralia spinosa, commonly known as Devil's Walking Stick, is a bold native deciduous large shrub or small tree admired for its dramatic architectural form and tropical-looking foliage. It produces immense bipinnate leaves and thick, prickly stems that create a striking presence in the landscape, with large airy clusters of tiny white flowers in mid to late summer that develop into dark berry-like fruit.

This species works well as a specimen planting, in native plant gardens, and in naturalized or woodland-edge settings where its sculptural silhouette can be appreciated. It spreads slowly by suckering and can form small colonies over time, offering cover and interest through multiple seasons. The fruit and flowers attract a range of wildlife, and the bold foliage adds texture and vertical drama to mixed borders.
Species: Aralia spinosa
Type: Deciduous shrub or small tree
Plant_Habit: Upright, suckering, multi-stemmed
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained, adaptable
Zones: 4 to 9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; sow 1/4 inch deep
Sowing: Surface sow after stratification period
Spacing: 6 to 10 feet apart
Notes: Slow to establish; keep consistently moist until rooted