Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
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
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
QUICKSTICK
amerikanische persimmon
In French
QUICKSTICK
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
American λωτός
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Caqui americano
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
Quickstick
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Ebenaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Diospyros
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and American persimmon
Season and care of Quickstick and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and American persimmon season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and American persimmon Physical Information
Quickstick and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and American persimmon are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and American persimmon
Care of Quickstick and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon 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 persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.