Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
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, Sand
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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
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, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
देवदार एल्म
In German
QUICKSTICK
Cedar Elm
In French
QUICKSTICK
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Cedar Elm
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Cedar Elm
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Quickstick
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Quickstick and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cedar Elm season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Quickstick and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Quickstick and Cedar Elm
Care of Quickstick and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.