Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen, Vines
Origin
-
India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Southern Asia
Types
Honey Locust
Red pepper, Orange pepper
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Moist Soils, orchards, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-15
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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Circular cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
-
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Do Not over Water, Sprinkle water over foliage, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut limbs, Prune in winter, Prune up lowest branches, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Beetles, Root rot, Rust, Scab
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Leafminer, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Decorating walls
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Blackheads
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Acid Reflux, Dysentry, Healthy teeth, Inflammation, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Dried seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Piper nigrum
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Peppercorn, Piper, Black pepper
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
काली मिर्च
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Pfeffer
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Piper nigrum
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Poivrier noir
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
μαύρο πιπέρι
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Pimenta-preta
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Pieprz czarny
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
nigrum piperis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Piperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Properties of Black Locust and Black pepper
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Black pepper? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Black pepper. Black Locust has thorns and Black pepper 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 pepper 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 pepper and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Black pepper
Season and care of Black Locust and Black pepper is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Black pepper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black pepper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black pepper is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black pepper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Locust and Black pepper Physical Information
Black Locust and Black pepper physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Black pepper height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Black pepper are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Black pepper flower color: Lemon yellow
- Black pepper leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and Black pepper
Care of Black Locust and Black pepper 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 pepper pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Remove dead branches and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black pepper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.