Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Southern Africa, South Africa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Grassland, Mountains, Pastures, Rocky Ridges, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Diarrhea, Dysentry
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Used as a dye, Used as a spice, Used in paper industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
RHUS lancea
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
African Sumac
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अफ्रीकी एक प्रकार का पौधा
In German
QUICKSTICK
African sumac
In French
QUICKSTICK
sumac africaine
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
zumaque africano
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Αφρικανική σουμάκι
In Portuguese
QuickStick
sumac africano
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
afrykański sumaka
In Latin
Quickstick
African sumac
Family
Fabaceae
Anacardiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Anacardioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and African Sumac
Season and care of Quickstick and African Sumac is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and African Sumac Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and African Sumac season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for African Sumac is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for African Sumac is Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and African Sumac Physical Information
Quickstick and African Sumac physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas African Sumac height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and African Sumac are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
African Sumac flower color: Light Green and Ivory
- African Sumac leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and African Sumac
Care of Quickstick and African Sumac include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Sumac pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Sumac needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.