Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Alaska, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Slopes, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Egg-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
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
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
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
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
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Cold, Cough, Gout, Laxative, Rheumatism, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Wood
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Animal Feed, Sometimes used for making wine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
BETULA papyrifera
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Paper Birch
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
Paper birch
In German
QUICKSTICK
Papierbirke
In French
QUICKSTICK
Le bouleau à papier
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
abedul de papel
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
σημύδα χαρτί
In Portuguese
QuickStick
vidoeiro de papel
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
brzoza papieru
In Latin
Quickstick
Paper betula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Paper Birch
Season and care of Quickstick and Paper Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Paper Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Paper Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Paper Birch is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Paper Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Paper Birch Physical Information
Quickstick and Paper Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Paper Birch height is 1,520.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Paper Birch are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Paper Birch flower color: Yellow
- Paper Birch leaf color: Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Paper Birch
Care of Quickstick and Paper Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.