Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Not available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
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
Not Available
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Bees, Not Available
Allergy
Pollen
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Pectoral
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Used in making tea
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Blue Berry Tree
QUICKSTICK
In German
Blue Berry Baum
QUICKSTICK
In French
Bleu Berry Tree
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
Árbol de la baya azul
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Árvore Berry Azul
QuickStick
In Polish
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Berry lignum blue
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Symplocaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Symplocos
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Robinieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Season and Care of Blue Berry and Quickstick
Season and care of Blue Berry and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Berry and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Berry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Berry is Loam and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Berry and Quickstick Physical Information
Blue Berry and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Blue Berry and Quickstick are as follows:
Blue Berry flower color: White
Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Blue Berry and Quickstick
Care of Blue Berry and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Blue Berry 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.