Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
QUICKSTICK
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Quickstick
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Quickstick and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Bird Cherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Quickstick and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Bird Cherry
Care of Quickstick and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.