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