Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
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 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, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
-
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
red alder
In German
QUICKSTICK
rot-Erle
In French
QUICKSTICK
aulne rouge
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
aliso rojo
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
QuickStick
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
czerwony olcha
In Latin
Quickstick
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Red Alder
Season and care of Quickstick and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Red Alder season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Quickstick and Red Alder Physical Information
Quickstick and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Red Alder are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Red Alder
Care of Quickstick and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.