Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Hedge, Woodland Garden Canopy
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Ovate and toothed
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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 dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Coral Spot, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Caterpillar, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Bach, Haemostatic, Ophthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as fuel, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CARPINUS betulus
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
European Hornbeam
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
European Hornbeam
In German
QUICKSTICK
Hainbuche
In French
QUICKSTICK
Hornbeam européenne
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Europeo carpe
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Ευρωπαϊκή Γαύρος
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Carpino Europeia
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Europejski Grab
In Latin
Quickstick
Carpinus betulus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Carpinus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Carpineae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Coryloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Quickstick and European Hornbeam
Season and care of Quickstick and European Hornbeam is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and European Hornbeam Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and European Hornbeam season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for European Hornbeam is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Hornbeam is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and European Hornbeam Physical Information
Quickstick and European Hornbeam physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas European Hornbeam height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and European Hornbeam are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
European Hornbeam flower color: Yellow and Green
- European Hornbeam leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and European Hornbeam
Care of Quickstick and European Hornbeam include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Hornbeam pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.