{"product_id":"1-devils-club-live-root-oplopanax-horridus-alaska-wild-harvested-for-planting","title":"1 Devil's Club Live Root - Oplopanax horridus Alaska Wild Harvested for Planting","description":"\u003cp\u003eDevil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) is a striking native understory shrub of the Pacific Northwest and Alaska, known for its large, maple-like leaves and formidable spiny stems. This live root offers gardeners and native plant enthusiasts the opportunity to cultivate a unique woodland specimen that adds bold texture and a true sense of place to shaded landscapes. Devil's Club is well suited to moist, shaded gardens, rain gardens, and habitat restoration projects where its dramatic foliage and wildlife value can be appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach root is wild harvested in Alaska and is intended for planting. With proper care, it can establish into a robust shrub that provides cover and forage for local wildlife. This is a plant for the patient gardener who values authentic native flora and the ecological richness it brings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive large, lobed green leaves that create a tropical effect in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStems and leaf stalks covered with sharp spines, adding unusual texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative to moist forests and stream banks in Alaska and the Pacific Northwest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces small greenish flowers followed by clusters of bright red berries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides habitat and food for birds and other wildlife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oplopanax horridus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Partial to full shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, well-drained, humus-rich soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; keep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright, spreading by suckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring to early summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-10 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-5 feet apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant your Devil's Club root in a shaded or partially shaded location with moist, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. Dig a hole wide enough to accommodate the root system, place the root so that the top is just below the soil surface, and backfill gently. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the establishment period. Mulching around the plant will help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDevil's Club is slow to establish but is generally low-maintenance once settled. Avoid disturbing the roots and protect the plant from intense afternoon sun and drying winds. Handle with care due to the spines on stems and leaves. With patience, this native beauty will reward you with its unique architectural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne (1) Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) live root, wild harvested in Alaska for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67824707895606,"sku":"FOLIA2-1044","price":101.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.6637968047_te67.jpg?v=1793004229","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/1-devils-club-live-root-oplopanax-horridus-alaska-wild-harvested-for-planting","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}