Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Hybrid origin
  
Types
Not available
  
Honey Locust
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Woodland Garden Canopy
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-3
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,524.00 cm
  
27
Minimum Width
1,066.80 cm
  
20
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
Rose, Violet
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Purple, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Crimson, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Pinnate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
  
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
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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, Nitrogen
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Sometimes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, 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
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
  
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
  
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
  
Black Locust Tree
  
In German
QUICKSTICK
  
Schwarz Locust Tree
  
In French
QUICKSTICK
  
Noir Arbre Locust
  
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
  
Negro del árbol de la langosta
  
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
  
Μαύρο Locust Tree
  
In Portuguese
QuickStick
  
Árvore Locust Preto
  
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
  
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
  
In Latin
Quickstick
  
Locusta arbor Niger
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fabales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Fabaceae
  
Genus
Gliricidia
  
Robinia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Robinieae
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Faboideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quickstick and Black Locust
Season and care of Quickstick and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Black Locust season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Black Locust Physical Information
Quickstick and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Black Locust are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Quickstick and Black Locust
Care of Quickstick and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, 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 Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.