Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
United States, California
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Orange, Pink
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
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
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
-
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Haemorrhages, Poultice, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Adhesive, Basketary, Buttons, Repellent, Tannin, 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
QUERCUS douglasii
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Blue Oak
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Blue Oak Tree
In German
QUICKSTICK
Blaue Eiche
In French
QUICKSTICK
Bleu Oak Tree
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Azul del árbol de roble
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Μπλε Oak Tree
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Carvalho azul
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Niebieski Oak Tree
In Latin
Quickstick
Blue quercum ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Blue Oak
Season and care of Quickstick and Blue Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Blue Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Blue Oak season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Blue Oak is while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Oak is .
Quickstick and Blue Oak Physical Information
Quickstick and Blue Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Blue Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Blue Oak are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Blue Oak flower color: Red and Yellow green
- Blue Oak leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Quickstick and Blue Oak
Care of Quickstick and Blue Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Oak pruning is done 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 Blue Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.