Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
-
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
-
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer
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, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
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
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
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
Wet Site
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Black Ash plant
In German
QUICKSTICK
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
QUICKSTICK
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
planta Black Ash
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Quickstick
Black ash herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Genus
Gliricidia
Fraxinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Quickstick and Black Ash
Season and care of Quickstick and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Black Ash season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Black Ash Physical Information
Quickstick and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Black Ash are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Black Ash
Care of Quickstick and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.