Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Tree
  
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
  
Types
Not available
  
it is a type of birch
  
Habitat
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
  
Hillside, Mountain tops
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
  
4-7
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
7-1
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
  
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,680.00 cm
  
25
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Pink, Light Pink
  
Light Yellow, Light Green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
  
Bronze, Sandy Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Yellow
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Oval
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
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 Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
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, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune to half of its height
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize twice a year
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
  
Borers, Chlorosis
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Not Available
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
Yes
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Bees, Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Respiratory problems, Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
  
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Bark, Sap
  
Other Uses
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
  
Edible syrup, used for making charcoal, Used for making wood alcohol, Used in Furniture
  
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
  
BETULA alleghaniensis
  
Common Name
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
  
Yellow Birch
  
In Hindi
QUICKSTICK
  
Yellow Birch
  
In German
QUICKSTICK
  
Yellow Birch
  
In French
QUICKSTICK
  
bouleau jaune
  
In Spanish
QUICKSTICK
  
Abedul amarillo
  
In Greek
QUICKSTICK
  
κίτρινο Birch
  
In Portuguese
QuickStick
  
κίτρινο Birch
  
In Polish
QUICKSTICK
  
żółte brzozy
  
In Latin
Quickstick
  
Birch flavum
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Fabales
  
Fagales
  
Family
Fabaceae
  
Betulaceae
  
Genus
Gliricidia
  
Betula
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Not Available
  
Tribe
Robinieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Faboideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Quickstick and Yellow Birch
Season and care of Quickstick and Yellow Birch is important to know. While considering everything about Quickstick and Yellow Birch Care, growing season is an essential factor. Quickstick season is Spring and Yellow Birch season is Spring. The type of soil for Quickstick is Loam, Sand and for Yellow Birch is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Birch is Acidic, Neutral.
Quickstick and Yellow Birch Physical Information
Quickstick and Yellow Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Yellow Birch height is 1,680.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Quickstick and Yellow Birch are as follows:
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
Quickstick leaf color: Green
Yellow Birch flower color: Light Yellow and Light Green
- Yellow Birch leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Quickstick and Yellow Birch
Care of Quickstick and Yellow Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Birch pruning is done Prune to half of its height. In summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.