Quickstick

Birch

About Quickstick and Birch

Quickstick

Birch

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Mexico, Central America, South America

Types

Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

-60

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Habitat

Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions

Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-154-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 13, 23, 24

A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm762.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Light Pink

Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green, Chocolate

Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green

Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Heart-shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Stem Cutting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees

Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin, Reduce Bruises

Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers

anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Flowers

Whole plant

Other Uses

Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture

Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GLIRICIDIA sepium

BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick

Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

QUICKSTICK

भोज पत्र

In German

QUICKSTICK

Birke

In French

QUICKSTICK

Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

QUICKSTICK

Abedul

In Greek

QUICKSTICK

Birch Tree

In Portuguese

QuickStick

bétula

In Polish

QUICKSTICK

Brzoza

In Latin

Quickstick

Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Fagales

Family

Fabaceae

Betulaceae

Genus

Gliricidia

Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Robinieae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Carpinaceae

Number of Species

534

1 27800

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Properties of Quickstick and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Quickstick and Birch? We provide you with everything About Quickstick and Birch. Quickstick doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Quickstick does not have fragrant flowers. Quickstick has allergic reactions like and Birch has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Quickstick and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Quickstick and Birch

Season and care of Quickstick and Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Birch is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Birch is Acidic, Neutral.

Quickstick and Birch Physical Information

Quickstick and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Birch are as follows:

Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan
Birch leaf color:

Care of Quickstick and Birch

Care of Quickstick and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.