Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America
Types
-
Prunus virginiana
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Moist Soils, open Woodlands, Pine barrens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
-
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
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Grafting, 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 regular watering
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches that rub together, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Bees
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cough, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PRUNUS virginiana
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Wild black cherry, Cherry bark
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Chokecherry
In German
QUICKSTICK
Chokecherry
In French
QUICKSTICK
Chokecherry
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Chokecherry
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Chokecherry
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Chokecherry
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Chokecherry
In Latin
Quickstick
chokecherry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Amygdaleae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Chokecherry
Season and care of Quickstick and Chokecherry is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Chokecherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Chokecherry season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Chokecherry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chokecherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Chokecherry Physical Information
Quickstick and Chokecherry physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Chokecherry height is 460.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Chokecherry are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Chokecherry flower color:
- Chokecherry leaf color:
Care of Quickstick and Chokecherry
Care of Quickstick and Chokecherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chokecherry pruning is done Remove branches that rub together and Remove dead branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chokecherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.