Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
China, Korea
Types
-
Castanea mollissima
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
disturbed sites, Forest edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Light Green, Chartreuse
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Do Not over Water, Medium, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Adequately
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Nitrogen, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Beetles, Leafhoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Low calories, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Food for animals, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CASTANEA mollissima
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chinese Chestnut
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चीनी अखरोट
In German
QUICKSTICK
chinesische Kastanie
In French
QUICKSTICK
châtaignier chinois
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Castaño chino
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Κινέζικο κάστανο
In Portuguese
QuickStick
castanha chinesa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Kasztan chiński
In Latin
Quickstick
Chinese Chestnut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Gliricidia
Castanea
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Gloxinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cassidinae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut
Season and care of Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chinese Chestnut season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Chestnut is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Chestnut is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut Physical Information
Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chinese Chestnut height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chinese Chestnut flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Chinese Chestnut leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut
Care of Quickstick and Chinese Chestnut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Chestnut pruning is done Prune in fall, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese Chestnut needs Adequately and in winter, it needs Average Water.