Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia, China
Types
Not available
Candleberry tree
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Upland, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
White, Ivory
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs, Medium, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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 in growing season, Less fertilizing, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Insects, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Salt
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Nausea, Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
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 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
Boils
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties
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
TRIADICA sebifera
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Chinese Tallow
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चीनी तेल
In German
QUICKSTICK
chinesisch Talg
In French
QUICKSTICK
chinesisch Talg
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
suif chinois
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
κινέζικο ζωικό λίπος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
sebo chinesa
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
chiński łój
In Latin
Quickstick
Chinese adipe
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Triadica
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Hippomaneae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Euphorbioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chinese Tallow
Season and care of Quickstick and Chinese Tallow is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chinese Tallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chinese Tallow season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chinese Tallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chinese Tallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Chinese Tallow Physical Information
Quickstick and Chinese Tallow physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chinese Tallow height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Quickstick and Chinese Tallow are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chinese Tallow flower color: Yellow
- Chinese Tallow leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Chinese Tallow
Care of Quickstick and Chinese Tallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chinese Tallow pruning is done 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 Chinese Tallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.