Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
California, Mexico
Types
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Pinus radiata, Radiata Pine
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
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
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Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water less during winter
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in late summer or fall, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
very little fertilizers at a time
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Monterey pine midge, Monterey pine needleminer, Monterey pine scale, Monterey pine shoot moth, Monterey pine tip moth, Monterey pine weevil, Needle rust, Needlecast disease, Pine needle scale, Pinewood nematode, Pitch canker, Red blotch, Red turpentine beetle, Root rot, Spider mites, Western gall rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Allergy
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Asthma, Respiratory problems, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
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Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
used for making roof trusses, poles, joists, piles, Used for woodware, Used in construction, Used in Furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
PINUS radiata
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Monterey Pine
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
मोंटेरी पाइन
In German
QUICKSTICK
Monterey-Kiefer
In French
QUICKSTICK
Monterey Pine
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
El pino de Monterrey
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Monterey Pine
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Monterey Pine
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Monterey Pine
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Faboideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Monterey Pine
Season and care of Quickstick and Monterey Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Monterey Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Monterey Pine season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Monterey Pine is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Monterey Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Monterey Pine Physical Information
Quickstick and Monterey Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Monterey Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Monterey Pine are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Monterey Pine flower color:
- Monterey Pine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Monterey Pine
Care of Quickstick and Monterey Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Monterey Pine pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Monterey Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.