Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Spores
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
QUICKSTICK
Fichten
In French
QUICKSTICK
Picea
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Picea
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Spruce
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Picea
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Świerk
In Latin
Quickstick
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Robinieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Piceoideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Quickstick and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Sitka Spruce season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Quickstick and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Quickstick and Sitka Spruce
Care of Quickstick and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.