Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
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Mediterranean, Turkey, Africa, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
-9999
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
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White, Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Yellow, Green, Bronze, Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Sea Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Constipation, Legume allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
constipation, High cholestrol, Kidney problems, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Seeds
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
CICER arietinum
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Bengal Gram, Chickpea , Garbanzo Bean, Indian Pea
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
चना
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Kichererbse
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Pois chiche
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Garbanzo
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Ρεβίθι
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
grão de bico
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Groch włoski
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
CICER
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Spermatophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Robinieae
Viceae Alef
Subfamily
Faboideae
Papilionoideae
Properties of Black Locust and Chickpea
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Chickpea? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Chickpea. Black Locust has thorns and Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Chickpea
Season and care of Black Locust and Chickpea is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Chickpea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Chickpea season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chickpea is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chickpea is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Locust and Chickpea Physical Information
Black Locust and Chickpea physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Chickpea height is 20.30 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Chickpea are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Chickpea flower color: White, Pink and Lavender
- Chickpea leaf color: Green
Care of Black Locust and Chickpea
Care of Black Locust and Chickpea 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 Chickpea 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 Chickpea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.