Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
North America, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Forest edges, Hardwood forests, Hillside, Roadsides, Woods
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Brown
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light brown
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Scale-like imbricate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Headache
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as an insecticide
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Hetz Midget'
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Northern White Cedar
Eastern Arborvitae
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
अमेरिकी Arborvitae
QUICKSTICK
In German
Lebensbaum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Amérique Arborvitae
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Americana Arborvitae
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
αμερικανική Arborvitae
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Arborvitae americano
QuickStick
In Polish
Amerykański Tuja
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
American Arborvitae
Quickstick
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Arborvitae
Gliricidia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of American Arborvitae and Quickstick
Season and care of American Arborvitae and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about American Arborvitae and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for American Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
American Arborvitae and Quickstick Physical Information
American Arborvitae and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. American Arborvitae height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of American Arborvitae and Quickstick are as follows:
American Arborvitae flower color: Brown
American Arborvitae leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of American Arborvitae and Quickstick
Care of American Arborvitae and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Arborvitae pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer American Arborvitae needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.