Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Not available
Alaskan blueberry, Lowbush blueberry, New Jersey blueberry
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Not Available
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Ammonia sulphate, In Late summer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Potassium sulphate
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin and hair, Speed hair growth, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Astringent, Pectoral
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used in making tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
SYMPLOCOS martinicensis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Blue Berry, Horse Sugar, Martinique Sweetleaf, Whitewood
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Blue Berry Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Blue Berry Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bleu Berry Tree
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Árbol de la baya azul
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μπλε δέντρο μούρων
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore Berry Azul
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Niebieski Berry Drzewo
In Latin
Quickstick
Berry lignum blue
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Symplocaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Symplocos
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Blue Berry
Season and care of Quickstick and Blue Berry is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Blue Berry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Blue Berry season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Blue Berry is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Berry is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Blue Berry Physical Information
Quickstick and Blue Berry physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Berry height is 243.84 cm and width 60.96 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Blue Berry are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Blue Berry flower color: White
- Blue Berry leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Blue Berry
Care of Quickstick and Blue Berry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Berry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Berry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.