Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
China
  
Types
Not available
  
Prunus domestica
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
6-10
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
9-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
  
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
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
  
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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Bonsai, Borders
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
  
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
  
PRUNUS salicina
  
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
Japanese Plum
  
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
  
Japanese Plum
  
In German
QUICKSTICK
  
japanische Pflaumen
  
In French
QUICKSTICK
  
prune japonaise
  
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
  
ciruelo japonés
  
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
  
Ιαπωνικά Plum
  
In Portuguese
QuickStick
  
ameixa japonesa
  
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
  
japoński Plum
  
In Latin
Quickstick
  
Plum Italica
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Aquifoliales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Gliricidia
  
Prunus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quickstick and Japanese Plum
Season and care of Quickstick and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Japanese Plum season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Japanese Plum Physical Information
Quickstick and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Japanese Plum are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Quickstick and Japanese Plum
Care of Quickstick and Japanese Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Plum pruning is done 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 Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.