Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Honey Locust
Honey Locust
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Purple, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
Black Locust Tree
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Schwarz Locust Tree
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Noir Arbre Locust
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Negro del árbol de la langosta
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Μαύρο Locust Tree
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Árvore Locust Preto
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Locusta arbor Niger
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Robinieae
Subfamily
Faboideae
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Black Locust and Black Locust
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Black Locust? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Black Locust. Black Locust has thorns and Black Locust doesn't have thorns. Also Black Locust does not have fragrant flowers. Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness and Black Locust has allergic reactions like Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Black Locust and Black Locust and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Black Locust
Season and care of Black Locust and Black Locust is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Black Locust Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Black Locust Physical Information
Black Locust and Black Locust physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Black Locust are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
- Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Care of Black Locust and Black Locust
Care of Black Locust and Black Locust include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Locust pruning is done Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.