Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Asia
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
open Woodlands, Roadsides, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Requires a lot of watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Compost, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Borers, Mealybugs, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Good for skin, Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Digestion problems, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Inflammation, Lung Problems, Nutrients, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PRUNUS cerasifera
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Cherry Plum, Myrobalan Plum
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चेरी प्लम
In German
QUICKSTICK
cherry Plum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Prunus
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
cherry Plum
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Cherry Plum
In Portuguese
QuickStick
cherry Plum
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Cherry Plum
In Latin
Quickstick
cerasus PRUNUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Cherry Plum
Season and care of Quickstick and Cherry Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Cherry Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Cherry Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Cherry Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Cherry Plum Physical Information
Quickstick and Cherry Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cherry Plum height is 2,540.00 cm and width 2,540.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Cherry Plum are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Cherry Plum flower color:
- Cherry Plum leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Cherry Plum
Care of Quickstick and Cherry Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Plum pruning is done 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 Cherry Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.