Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
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India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-15
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
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
Rose, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Crimson, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
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
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs a lot of water initially, occasional watering once established
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
-
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Depression, Diarrhea, Digestive Problems, gastro-intestinal problems, Kidney Disease, Liver disease, Nausea, Vomiting, weakness
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Antivinous, Cancer, Cholagogue, Diuretic, Emetic, Emmoiliant, Eye Problems, Febrifuge, Laxative, Purgative, Tonic
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Fibre, For making oil, Used as a dye, Used as essential oil, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROBINIA 'Purple Robe'
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Hybrid Black Locust, Purple Robe Locust
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
Black Locust Tree
Tabernaemontana
In German
Schwarz Locust Tree
Tabernaemontana
In French
Noir Arbre Locust
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de la langosta
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Μαύρο Locust Tree
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Árvore Locust Preto
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Robinii akacjowej Drzewo
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Locusta arbor Niger
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Gentianales
Family
Fabaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Robinia
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Rauvolfioideae
Properties of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine
Wondering what are the properties of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine? We provide you with everything About Black Locust and Crape Jasmine. Black Locust has thorns and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Black Locust and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Locust season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Black Locust is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Locust is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Black Locust and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Black Locust and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Black Locust height is 1,524.00 cm and width 1,066.80 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Black Locust flower color: Rose and Violet
Black Locust leaf color: Red, Crimson and Bronze
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine
Care of Black Locust and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Black Locust needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.