Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
North America, United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Rose
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Needs watering once a week
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Balanced organic fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew, Spot anthracnose
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Scale Insects, Snails
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, 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
Odontalgic, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used for flooring, cabinet making
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
MAGNOLIA macrophylla
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
Bigleaf Magnolia, Large-leaved Cucumber Tree, Umbrella Tree
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
मैगनोलिया
In German
QUICKSTICK
Umbrella Tree
In French
QUICKSTICK
Umbrella Tree
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
Árbol de paraguas
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
Umbrella Tree
In Portuguese
QuickStick
Árvore de guarda-chuva
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
Umbrella Tree
In Latin
Quickstick
O lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Magnoliales
Family
Fabaceae
Magnoliaceae
Genus
Gliricidia
Magnolia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Subfamily
Faboideae
Magnolioideae
Season and Care of Quickstick and Umbrella Tree
Season and care of Quickstick and Umbrella Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Umbrella Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Umbrella Tree season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Umbrella Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Umbrella Tree Physical Information
Quickstick and Umbrella Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Umbrella Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Umbrella Tree are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Umbrella Tree flower color: White
- Umbrella Tree leaf color: Green, Light Green and Silver
Care of Quickstick and Umbrella Tree
Care of Quickstick and Umbrella Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Umbrella Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.