Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
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Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
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
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Eastern Redbud
In German
QUICKSTICK
OstRedbud
In French
QUICKSTICK
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Redbud oriental
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Quickstick
Cercis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Cercideae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Quickstick and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Eastern Redbud season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Quickstick and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Quickstick and Eastern Redbud
Care of Quickstick and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Eastern Redbud 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 Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.