Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Maple shaped
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
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
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
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
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
चीनी मेपल
In German
QUICKSTICK
Zuckerahorn
In French
QUICKSTICK
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
arce de azúcar
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Quickstick
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Quickstick and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Quickstick and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Sugar Maple season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Quickstick and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Sugar Maple
Care of Quickstick and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sugar Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.