Black Locust

Broomsedge

About Black Locust and Broomsedge

Black Locust

Broomsedge

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Grass

Origin

United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Honey Locust

Virginia water horehound

Number of Varieties

10-

0 40000

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Habitat

Woodland Garden Canopy

Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-85-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-3

9 - 1

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

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

1,524.00 cm60.96 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,066.80 cm30.48 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Rose, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Purple, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Crimson, Bronze

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Blue Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow green

Orange, Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Tan, Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Grass like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Early Fall, Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Root Division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established

Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

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

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

Sometimes

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness

Pollen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation

Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic

Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Seeds, Wood

Root, Seeds, Stem

Other Uses

Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware

Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'

ANDROPOGON virginicus

Common Name

Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust

Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem

In Hindi

Black Locust Tree

Broomsedge grass

In German

Schwarz Locust Tree

broomsedge Gras

In French

Noir Arbre Locust

broomsedge herbe

In Spanish

Negro del árbol de la langosta

hierba Broomsedge

In Greek

Μαύρο Locust Tree

Broomsedge γρασίδι

In Portuguese

Árvore Locust Preto

Broomsedge grama

In Polish

Robinii akacjowej Drzewo

Broomsedge trawy

In Latin

Locusta arbor Niger

Broomsedge herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Cyperales

Family

Fabaceae

Poaceae

Genus

Robinia

Andropogon

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Robinieae

Andropogoneae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Panicoideae

Number of Species

251

1 27800

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Properties of Black Locust and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Broomsedge. Black Locust has thorns and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Black Locust and Broomsedge

Season and care of Black Locust and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Black Locust and Broomsedge Physical Information

Black Locust and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Broomsedge are as follows:

Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Broomsedge flower color:
Broomsedge leaf color: Green

Care of Black Locust and Broomsedge

Care of Black Locust and Broomsedge 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 Broomsedge pruning is done 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 Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.