Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
-
Tabebuia chrysotricha, Tabebuia impetiginosa
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Open Forest, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Ivory
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Trumpet
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
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
Prune lower 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
Aphids, Fungal Diseases, Mites, Red blotch, Root rot, Scale, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Cold climate, Drought, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
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
Antibacterial, Diabetes, Hypotensive
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Fruits, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
GLIRICIDIA sepium
CECROPIA obtusifolia
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Trompetillo, Trumpet Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
तुरही ट्री
In German
QUICKSTICK
Trompete Baum
In French
QUICKSTICK
Trompette Arbre
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Árbol de trompeta
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
τρομπέτα Tree
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore de trombeta
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Trąbka Drzewo
In Latin
Quickstick
Tuba ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cecropiaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Cecropia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Cecropia obtusifolia
Season and Care of Quickstick and Trumpet Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Trumpet Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Trumpet Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Trumpet Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Trumpet Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Trumpet Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Trumpet Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Trumpet Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Trumpet Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Trumpet Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Trumpet Tree flower color: Light Yellow and Gold
- Trumpet Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Trumpet Tree
Care of Quickstick and Trumpet Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Trumpet Tree pruning is done Prune lower leaves, 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 Trumpet Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.