Arbutus

Quickstick

About Arbutus and Quickstick

Arbutus

Quickstick

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Number of Varieties

12-

0 40000

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Habitat

All sorts of environments

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

12-9

Sunset Zone

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

Habit

Twisted/Contorted

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Pink, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Green, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Oval

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Bees

Allergy

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Flowers

Other Uses

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Arbutus menziesii

GLIRICIDIA sepium

Common Name

Arbutus

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

In Hindi

सदाबहार

QUICKSTICK

In German

Erdbeerbaum

QUICKSTICK

In French

arbousier

QUICKSTICK

In Spanish

Arbitus

QUICKSTICK

In Greek

κουμαριά

QUICKSTICK

In Portuguese

árbuto

QuickStick

In Polish

mącznik

QUICKSTICK

In Latin

arbutus

Quickstick

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ericales

Fabales

Family

Ericaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Arbutus

Gliricidia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Arbutoideae

Faboideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Arbutus and Quickstick

Wondering what are the properties of Arbutus and Quickstick? We provide you with everything About Arbutus and Quickstick. Arbutus doesn't have thorns and Quickstick doesn't have thorns. Also Arbutus does not have fragrant flowers. Arbutus has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems and Quickstick has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes and Respiratory problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arbutus and Quickstick and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Arbutus and Quickstick

Season and care of Arbutus and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Arbutus and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Arbutus and Quickstick Physical Information

Arbutus and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arbutus and Quickstick are as follows:

Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green

Care of Arbutus and Quickstick

Care of Arbutus and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, 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 Arbutus 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.