Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Europe, Western Asia
Types
-
Salix discolor, Salix caprea, Salix chaenomeloides
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Deciduous forests, ditches, Roadsides, secondary forest, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Silver
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Green
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
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs less 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, Alkaline
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
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
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Borders, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
-
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anodyne, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Basketary
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
SALIX caprea
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Goat Willow, Great Sallow, Pussy Willow
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
pussy willow
In German
QUICKSTICK
Pussyweide
In French
QUICKSTICK
pussy willow
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
cola de gato
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
ιτέα έχουσα ιούλους κατά το έαρ
In Portuguese
QuickStick
salgueiro
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Pussy Willow
In Latin
Quickstick
pussy salices
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Pussy Willow
Season and care of Quickstick and Pussy Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Pussy Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Pussy Willow season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Pussy Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pussy Willow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Pussy Willow Physical Information
Quickstick and Pussy Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pussy Willow height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Pussy Willow are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Pussy Willow flower color: Yellow and Silver
- Pussy Willow leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Pussy Willow
Care of Quickstick and Pussy Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pussy Willow 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 Pussy Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.