Devils Walkingstick

thumb|293x293pxDevils Walkingstick is a native to eastern US. This tree is prized for its uses as hedging, screening and wildlife value. In Summer, these plants give off HUGE clusters of fragrant flowers. These flowers are pretty small, but rhe whole flower head is made up of possibly hundreds of tiny flowers. It’s kinda built like a hydrangea. Then in fall, these flowers become blue berries that are favored by birds. They are very unique trees, as they dont branch out that much. The have a main trunk, and several branches. The leaves are huge, therefore the tree doesn’t need as many branches. The foliage looks tropical, which makes it a popular choice in planting. Anorher unique attribute is is sounds and thorns. “Devils” likely refers to this. The entire tree is covered in thorns. The bark, the branches and even the leaves. With this, it’d make a pretty good screen or hedge. Only people with tough or thick skin can touch these trees as the thorns are very sharp. Also, don’t eat the berries, as they can be mildly toxic. These berries are more intended for birds. 
The leaves can be over a foot long in summer. They are bi-pinnate. (Twice compounded. )They are alternate arranged, but some trees may have whorled arranged leaves. Look for the prickly bark, huge compound leaves and huge clusters of cream colored flowers or blue berries. This is an uncommon tree, and doesn’t tend to spread much. They are more common in sunny woods, or wetlands. However they will grow almost anywhere. thumb|293x293px
== General- ==
Fast Growing- can grow 1-3 feet per year. 
Not invasive, but not fully native. Native to the south, up to Virginia and Pennsylvania. 
Huge, tropical looking foliage. 
Thorny bark and leaves. 
Fragrant Flowers 
Leafs out in Apeli to May, flowers in summer, fruits in the fall. 
Good for hedging, screening, and has good wildlife value. 
Food source for birds. Fruit is mildly toxic to people. 
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