Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
bees, Borers, Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Deers
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Flowers
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRUNUS americana
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Wild Plum
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
जंगली बेर
QUICKSTICK
In German
wild Plum
QUICKSTICK
In French
wild Plum
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
ciruelo silvestre
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Κορόμηλο
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Wild Plum
QuickStick
In Polish
dzikiej śliwy
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Wild Plum
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Wild Plum and Quickstick
Season and care of Wild Plum and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Wild Plum and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wild Plum season is Spring and Summer and Quickstick season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wild Plum and Quickstick Physical Information
Wild Plum and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Wild Plum and Quickstick are as follows:
Wild Plum flower color: White
Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Wild Plum and Quickstick
Care of Wild Plum and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.