Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
China
  
Types
Not available
  
Goldcot apricot, Harcot apricot
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Cold Regions, Wet lands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White, Light Pink
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Yellow, Orange, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs a lot of water initially
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
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
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Headache, Throat itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Glowing Skin, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Skin cleanser
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Food for animals, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Aging, Digestive disorders, Diuretic, Emmoiliant, Ophthalmic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Air freshner, Animal Feed, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
PRUNUS armeniaca
  
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
Apricot
  
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
  
खूबानी
  
In German
QUICKSTICK
  
Aprikose or Aprikosenbaum
  
In French
QUICKSTICK
  
Abricot or Abricotier
  
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
  
Albaricoque
  
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
  
Βερύκοκκο
  
In Portuguese
QuickStick
  
Apricot
  
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
  
Morela
  
In Latin
Quickstick
  
Apricot
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Gliricidia
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Rosids
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quickstick and Apricot
Season and care of Quickstick and Apricot is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Apricot Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Apricot season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Apricot is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Apricot is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Apricot Physical Information
Quickstick and Apricot physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Apricot height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Apricot are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Apricot flower color: White and Light Pink
- Apricot leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Apricot
Care of Quickstick and Apricot include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Apricot 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 Apricot needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.