Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tree
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Mexico, Central America, South America
Types
Radermachera sinica
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Number of Varieties
17-
0
40000
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Habitat
Clay soil areas, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-1110-15
0
99
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AHS Heat Zone
10-8
12-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Plant Size
Minimum Height
610.00 cm610.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
490.00 cm460.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Gold
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Pinnate
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Spores, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs 2-3 times watering per 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
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune central stem, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Black rot, Mildew, Root rot, Snails
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flowers
Showy
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fruits
Showy Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Edible Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrance
Fragrant Flower
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Fruit
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Leaf
✔
✘
✔
✘
Fragrant Bark/Stem
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Foliage
✔
✘
✔
✘
Showy Bark
✔
✘
✔
✘
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Aphids, Leafminer, Mosquitos
Bees
Allergy
Abdominal distension, Inflammation
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Uses
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation, Very little waste
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Aging, Anti-fungal, Emmoiliant
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
RADERMACHERA sinica
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
China Doll
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
चीनी गुड़िया पेड़
QUICKSTICK
In German
Zimmeresche
QUICKSTICK
In French
china doll
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
china doll
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
δέντρο κούκλα Κίνα
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
china árvore boneca
QuickStick
In Polish
China Doll drzewo
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Sinis pupa ligno
Quickstick
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Fabales
Family
Bignoniaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Radermachera
Gliricidia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Tecomeae
Robinieae
Subfamily
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Faboideae
Number of Species
175
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27800
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