Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
India, China
Types
Not available
Bead tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest margins, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
MELIA azedarach
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chinaberry Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Chinaberry ट्री
In German
QUICKSTICK
Chinaberry -Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Chinaberry Arbre
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Chinaberry Arbre
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
chinaberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
azederaque
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
azederaque
In Latin
Quickstick
Chinaberry ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Meliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Meloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chinaberry Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
- Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree
Care of Quickstick and Chinaberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.